Predicting PTSD and Complex PTSD from Violence in Japanese School Sports
Author Information
Author(s): Toyoda Hayato, Ishikawa Katsuhiko, Omi Yasuhiro
Primary Institution: University of Yamanashi
Hypothesis
This study aimed to examine the applicability of the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) and determine whether interpersonal violence victimization and related risk factors predicted PTSD and CPTSD in extracurricular sports activities in Japan.
Conclusion
The study found that high frequencies of psychological and physical violence victimization experiences and self-identified LGB status were associated with PTSD and CPTSD diagnoses.
Supporting Evidence
- 7.68% of participants met the criteria for PTSD and 6.30% for CPTSD.
- Psychological violence victimization was significantly associated with PTSD and CPTSD.
- Being a woman and having school life away from parents were risk factors for PTSD.
Takeaway
This study shows that being hurt by coaches in sports can lead to serious mental health issues like PTSD, especially for young people who identify as LGB.
Methodology
The study used confirmatory factor analysis and binomial logistic regression to analyze data from 651 participants aged 18-25 who had participated in extracurricular sports.
Potential Biases
Self-reporting may lead to underreporting of experiences due to stigma or fear of repercussions.
Limitations
The study was cross-sectional and self-reported, which may introduce recall bias and limit causal inferences.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 18-25, with 208 men and 443 women, including a significant number identifying as LGB.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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