Two studies were conducted to examine the psychometric properties of the French athlete version of the Coach-Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (Fr-CART-Q) among two independent samples of French athletes. Study 1 evaluated the reliability, factorial structure, and convergent, discriminant, and criterion validities of this scale among 442 French athletes (65.8% men; Mage = 21.66, SD = 4.82) involved in various sports. Study 2 investigated the same psychometric properties, as well as temporal invariance, among a specific sample of 286 adolescent handball players (58.4% men; Mage =15.39 years, SD = 1.01) involved in intensive training centers. Both studies reveal that the psychometric properties of the Fr-CART-Q are satisfactory. Reliability indices and factorial structures confirm the multidimensional and hierarchical structure of the Fr-CART-Q. Temporial invariance analysis reveals that the factorial structure of this scale remains consistent over time. Criterion validity is satisfactory and the quality of the coach-athlete relationship is positively associated with athletes’ perceived competence. Overall, these two studies indicate that the Fr-CART-Q can be used with French athletes.
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