Abstract
The psychometric properties (factorial validity, reliability, and construct validity) of the Spanish version of the Sports Motivation Scale (Sms; Pelletier et al., 1995) were studied in a sample of 301 Spanish athletes. The hypothesized 7-factor structure of the Spanish version of the SMS was confirmed and all subscales demonstrated satisfactory internal reliability. Support for 5- and 3-factor structures was also obtained. Inter-correlations between subscales revealed a simplex pattern, providing evidence for the self-determination continuum and the construct validity of the Spanish Sms. Gender differences in sport motivation emerged with female athletes showing lower levels of external regulation and lower non-motivation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 197-207 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Revista Mexicana de Psicologia |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2007 |
Keywords
- motivation
- sport
- self-determination
- psychometrics
- intrinsic motivaiton
- extrinsic motivation
- physical education
- self determination
- amotivation
- validation
- validity