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Adaptation of the athletic identity measurement scale (AIMS-Plus) for the portuguese population

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Athletic Identity may be defined as being the degree of importance, strength and exclusivity that is attached to the athlete's role which is maintained by him/herself and his/her context (Cieslak, 2004). In this study, using a confirmatory factor analysis, the measure of Athletic Identity (AIMS-plus) was examined. A total of 650 athletes completed the AIMS-plus. The psychometric features of the original scale were replicated to the Portuguese population. Validity and reliability were positive. AIMS-plus and AIMS were high correlated suggesting that both scales derive from similar athletic identity concepts. These results suggest that AIMS-plus seems to be an acceptable psychometric instrument and a good measure to be explored in research and intervention for athletic identity. It's also recommended further studies of the psychometric characteristics.

Source: Psicologia Reflexão e Crítica

DOI: 10.1590/s0102-79722014000100004

Authors: Túlia Maia Cabrita, António Boleto Rosado, Teresa Oliveira Leite, Paulo Malico Sousa

Institutions: University of Lisbon, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Lusíada University of Lisbon, Instituto Superior de Ciências Educativas

Language: English

Topic: Sport Psychology and Performance

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,590

Funder: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia