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The situational motivation scale in the exercise context: Construct validity, factor structure, and correlational analysis
- Source :
- Current Psychology. February, 2023, Vol. 42 Issue 6, p4811, 10 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The purpose of this study was to: a) translate and adapt the Situational Motivational Scale (SIMS) in a sample of Portuguese exercisers and examine the factor structure of the scale; and b) evaluate discriminant validity and internal consistency of the factors, as a way to determine multidimensionality. Additionally, we sought to determine the correlational validity of the scale by examining exerciser motivation on enjoyment and exercise participation. Participants were 264 Portuguese exercisers (female = 157) aged between 18 and 69 years, with a mean exercise experience of 5.73 years. Exercisers completed a multi-section survey assessing their situational motivation towards exercising. Several model specifications were tested, namely confirmatory and exploratory factor models. The results of this research support all three hypotheses: (i) that the translation and item adaptation were done correctly, and that the measurement model showed acceptable fit to the data; (ii) the discriminant validity of the factors as well as acceptable internal consistency; and (iii) the correlational validity of exercisers' motivation with enjoyment and exercise frequency.<br />Author(s): Filipe Rodrigues [sup.1] [sup.2] , Luís Cid [sup.1] [sup.3] , Tânia Faustino [sup.1] , Diogo Monteiro [sup.3] [sup.4] Author Affiliations: (1) Sport Science School of Rio Maior (ESDRM - [...]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10461310
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Current Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.742851045
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-01824-2