scholarly journals Adaptation and Validation of a Portuguese Version of the Sports Motivation Scale-II (SMS-II-P) Showing Invariance for Gender and Sport Type

2021 ◽  
pp. 003151252110393
Author(s):  
F. Rodrigues ◽  
L. Pelletier ◽  
M. Rocchi ◽  
L. Cid ◽  
D. Teixeira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Sport Type ◽  
Motivation Scale

In the present cross-sectional study, we adapted and examined the validity of a Portuguese version of the Sport Motivation Scale II (SMS-II-P) within a sample of 1148 Portuguese athletes (women = 546, men = 602) with a mean age of 18.45 years ( SD = 5.36), participating in a variety of sports (i.e., football, basketball, swimming, and athletics). We conducted confirmatory factor analysis, convergent and discriminant validity analysis, and multigroup analysis across participants’ sport type (team and individual) and gender. We also examined the correlations between the SMS-II-P behavioral regulations and basic psychological needs satisfaction. The results supported that the SMS-II-P had good psychometric properties and was invariant across gender and sport type. The scale demonstrated good convergent and discriminant validity, and the subscales achieved adequate internal consistency. Correlations between the six types of regulation measured in the SMS-II supported the distinction between autonomous and controlled behavioral regulations, and the correlations between these subscales and other measures of autonomy, competence, and relatedness satisfaction provided evidence of the self-determination continuum. Implications of this research for assessing Portuguese athletes and conducting future research are discussed.

scholarly journals The Influence of the Coach’s Autonomy Support and Controlling Behaviours on Motivation and Sport Commitment of Youth Soccer Players

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8699
Author(s):  
Javier Sevil-Serrano ◽  
Ángel Abós ◽  
Sergio Diloy-Peña ◽  
Pedro L. Egea ◽  
Luis García-González
Keyword(s):  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sport Commitment ◽  
Youth Soccer ◽  
Support Autonomy

The coach is one of the most influential agents in the sport commitment of youth players. Grounded in self-determination theory (SDT), numerous studies have examined the influence of the coach’s autonomy-supportive behaviours on athletes’ motivation. However, fewer studies have examined the influence of the coach’s controlling behaviours. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyse the influence of young soccer players’ perception of their coach’s autonomy-supportive and controlling behaviours on the satisfaction and frustration of their basic psychological needs (BPN) and sport commitment. A total of 203 soccer players (86% boys), aged 10–19 years (M = 14.88; SD = 1.54) participated. Coach autonomy support positively predicted BPN satisfaction which, in turn, positively explained sport commitment. Coach intimidation behaviours positively predicted BPN frustration, which, in turn, negatively explained sport commitment. In cross-relationships, autonomy support negatively explained BPN frustration, while intimidation behaviours and the controlling use of rewards negatively predicted BPN satisfaction. To conclude, these results suggest that it is important for the coach not only to support autonomy, but also to avoid the use of controlling behaviours, especially intimidation and controlling use of rewards, because of their influence on the motivational processes and sport commitment of youth soccer players.

scholarly journals Burnout and engagement among PhD students in medicine: the BEeP study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashmi A. Kusurkar ◽  
Stéphanie M. E. van der Burgt ◽  
Ulviye Isik ◽  
Marianne Mak-van der Vossen ◽  
Janneke Wilschut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Lack Of Sleep

Abstract Introduction Using a self-determination theory framework, we investigated burnout and engagement among PhD students in medicine, and their association with motivation, work-life balance and satisfaction or frustration of their basic psychological needs. Method This cross-sectional study was conducted among PhD students at a university medical centre (n = 990) using an electronic survey on background characteristics and validated burnout, engagement, motivation and basic psychological needs questionnaires. Cluster analysis was performed on the burnout subscale scores to find subgroups within the sample which had similar profiles on burnout. Structural equation modelling was conducted on a hypothesized model of frustration of basic psychological needs and burnout. Results The response rate was 47% (n = 464). We found three clusters/subgroups which were composed of PhD students with similar burnout profiles within the cluster and different profiles between the clusters. Cluster 1 (n = 199, 47%) had low scores on burnout. Clusters 2 (n = 168, 40%) and 3 (n = 55, 13%) had moderate and high burnout scores, respectively, and were associated with low engagement scores. Cluster 3, with the highest burnout scores, was associated with the lowest motivational, engagement, needs satisfaction and work-life balance scores. We found a good fit for the “basic psychological needs frustration associated with burnout” model. Discussion The most important variables for burnout among PhD students in medicine were lack of sleep and frustration of the basic psychological needs of autonomy, competence and relatedness. These add to the factors found in the literature.

scholarly journals From Perceived Supervisor Social Power to Employee Commitment: Definition and Scale Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Léandre Alexis Chénard-Poirier ◽  
Christian Vandenberghe ◽  
Alexandre J. S. Morin
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Social Power ◽  
Future Research ◽  
English Canada ◽  
Affective Organizational Commitment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
French Canada ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity

It has been theoretically proposed that employees’ perceptions of their supervisor social power in the organization entail a potential to influence their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. However, no study has investigated such potential. This lack of research stems from the absence of a common understanding around the meaning of perceived supervisor social power (PSSP) and the absence of any validated measure. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to establish PSSP definition and to validate a five-item scale to measure this construct. Three studies encompassing four independent samples of employees from three different countries and three different languages (i.e., France, cross-sectional [Study 1, Sample 1], Canada, cross-sectional [Study 1, Sample 2: French Canada; Study 2: English Canada], Romania, two-wave data collection [Study 3]) were conducted to assess the validity of PSSP. Results showed that responses to the PSSP scale presented excellent psychometric properties (i.e., factor validity, reliability, and convergent and discriminant validity). Furthermore, the structure of the proposed five-item measure of PSSP was found to be invariant across four samples. Finally, PSSP nomological validity (i.e., integration into a nomological network) was assessed. Study 1 and Study 2 showed that PSSP was positively related to affective organizational commitment. All three studies showed that PSSP acted as a positive moderator of the relation between affective commitment to the supervisor and affective organizational commitment. Together, these studies support the psychometric soundness of the PSSP scale and presented the first evidence of its potential to influence followers. Implications of these findings for future research on supervisor social power are discussed.

Personality Traits, Psychological Needs, and Social Support Among Suicide Attempters

2020 ◽  
pp. 003022282092101
Author(s):  
Sala Khosravi ◽  
Amir Jalali ◽  
Rostam Jalali ◽  
Nader Salari ◽  
Mostafa Alikhani
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Suicide Attempters

Suicide is a self-destructive behavior and social support can be of utmost importance in preventing it. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between personality traits, psychological needs, and perceived social support in individuals with self-harm behaviors in 2017. This study was performed as a cross-sectional study with participation of 115 suicide attempters by poisoning selected via convenience sampling method. The NEO Personality Inventory, the Basic Needs Satisfaction Scale, and the Social Support Questionnaire were used to collect the required data, which were then analyzed using SPSS Statistics. The findings revealed a significant relationship between personality traits, psychological needs, and perceived social support in suicide attempters by intentional poisoning. Some of the personality traits, perceived social support status, and satisfaction with basic psychological needs were important risk factors affecting suicide attempts by intentional poisoning.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the TeamSTEPPS teamwork perceptions questionnaire to measure teamwork perceptions of Chinese residents: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. e039566
Author(s):  
Jinglou Qu ◽  
Yaxin Zhu ◽  
Liyuan Cui ◽  
Libin Yang ◽  
Yanni Lai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Chinese Language ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

ObjectivesThe purpose of this research was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the TeamSTEPPS Teamwork Perception Questionnaire (T-TPQ) among the Chinese residents.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingA clinical hospital of the China Medical University in Liaoning Province, China.ParticipantsA total of 664 residents were enrolled in this research. The valid response rate was 83.0% (664 of 800 residents).Main outcome measuresInternal consistency and test–retest reliability were used to assess the reliability of the questionnaire. The construct validity of the Chinese T-TPQ was evaluated by confirmatory factor analysis. Furthermore, the concurrent, convergent and discriminant validity were analysed.ResultsCronbach’s α coefficient of the T-TPQ in Chinese language was 0.923. Except for the communication dimension (0.649), the Cronbach’s α coefficient of all dimensions were satisfactory. The T-TPQ and its five dimensions reported a good test–retest reliability (0.740–0.881, p<0.01). Moreover, the results of the confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated that the construct validity of the Chinese T-TPQ was satisfactory. All dimensions significantly correlated with the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPSC) teamwork within units dimension and the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) teamwork climate dimension (p<0.01), and the questionnaire showed satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity.ConclusionsThe T-TPQ in Chinese language demonstrated good psychometric characteristics and was a reliable and valid questionnaire to measure the Chinese health professionals’ perception of teamwork. Thus, the Chinese version of the T-TPQ could be applied in teamwork training programmes and medical education research.

scholarly journals The Role of Controlled Motivation in the Self-Esteem of Adolescent Students in Physical Education Classes

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11602
Author(s):  
Alfonso Valero-Valenzuela ◽  
Elisa Huéscar ◽  
Juan Núñez ◽  
Jaime León ◽  
Luis Conte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
The Self ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyse the relationships between the satisfaction of psychological basic needs, physical education, academic controlling motivation, and self-esteem, and to propose a prediction model in line with the postulates from the hierarchical model found in the self-determination theory. The participants were 618 physical education students from primary and secondary school (317 girls and 301 boys) aged between 10 and 14 years old (M = 11.62; SD = 0.94). The questionnaires basic psychological needs in exercise measurement scale (BPNES), perceived locus of causality scale (PLOC), the academic motivation scale (EME), and physical self-perception profile (PSPP) were used to measure the studied variables. The results showed that autonomy and relatedness significantly and negatively predicted physical education controlling motivation, which predicted a positive and significant academic controlling motivation. This, in turn, negatively and significantly predicted self-esteem. It is concluded that it is essential to avoid controlling motivation to promote the development of a positive self-perception in students.

Empirical investigation of balanced scorecard’s theoretical underpinnings

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 546-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christos Sigalas
Keyword(s):  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate empirically the balanced scorecard (BSC)’s theoretical underpinnings. Design/methodology/approach – This study undertakes a cross-sectional, self-administered e-mail survey to examine the convergent and discriminant validity of the performance indicators of the BSC’s four perspectives using principal components analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Findings – The results suggest that the performance indicators of each BSC’s perspective converge with the same perspective’s performance indicators and discriminate from other perspectives’ performance indicators. Research limitations/implications – Future researchers are invited to conduct conceptual-level tests of the BSC framework using the newly constructed subjective scales of the performance indicators of the BSC’s perspectives. Furthermore, scholars conducting empirical research on the field are encouraged to further investigate the BSC’s theoretical underpinnings using various research designs, multiple research methods and a combination of existing and new BSC’s performance indicators. Originality/value – This study contributes to the academic stream of management accounting and strategic management field by: empirically validating the BSC’s theoretical underpinnings that is a prerequisite for the BSC to advance from a framework to a theory and providing subjective scales for measuring the generic performance indicators of the BSC’s four perspectives that can be used in future research of the BSC framework’s hypotheses. In addition, the literature is enhanced with a newly developed perceptual measure of firm performance with attributes of the BSC’s four perspectives.

A longitudinal study of psychological needs satisfaction, value, achievement, and elective music intentions

2019 ◽  
pp. 030573561986828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Kingsford-Smith ◽  
Paul Evans
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Needs Satisfaction

This study aimed to explain motivational factors that influence students’ intentions to continue studying music in high school and their achievement in high school music. The participants were 180 male Year 7 and 8 students in a high school in Australia. Principles of self-determination theory were used to hypothesize a structural equation model (SEM), in which the satisfaction of basic psychological needs predicted students’ valuing of music as a school subject, as well as their intentions to continue and their achievement. A two-wave longitudinal design was used to account for prior variance in the dependent variables and to expand on prior, cross-sectional research. The SEM explained 73.1% of the variance in music elective intentions, 60.7% of the variance in students’ valuing of music, and 53.7% of estimated grade. The findings build on existing research regarding the importance of psychological needs satisfaction in the domain of music and the longitudinal findings lend further support for causal links between the fulfillment of basic psychological needs and the internalization of values in the domain of music education. The results and implications for future research and practicing teachers are discussed.

scholarly journals A Portuguese Adaptation of the Teruel Orthorexia Scale and a Test of Its Utility with Brazilian Young Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 003151252110292
Author(s):  
Wanderson Roberto da Silva ◽  
Carlos Hernani Cruz Marmol ◽  
Angela Nogueira Neves ◽  
João Marôco ◽  
Juliana Alvares Duarte Bonini Campos
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Orthorexia Nervosa ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Factorial Model ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
The Mean

The aims for this study were to perform a Portuguese language cross-cultural adaptation of the Teruel Orthorexia Scale (TOS) and to evaluate the scale’s psychometric properties, including verifying the frequency of behaviors characteristic of orthorexia nervosa and healthy orthorexia, among a group of Brazilian gym users. First, we adapted the Spanish version of the TOS to the Brazilian Portuguese language following international protocols to guarantee idiomatic, semantic, conceptual, and cultural equivalence. Then participants completed both the new Portuguese version of the TOS and a socioeconomic questionnaire. Among our sample of 226 young Brazilian adults (63.7% men; M age = 28.8, SD = 5.1 years), we assessed the bi-factorial model of the TOS through factorial, convergent, and discriminant validity, reliability, and factorial invariance. We calculated the mean scores of the TOS factors and the frequency of behaviors of both orthorexia nervosa and healthy orthorexia. The new Portuguese version was well understood by participants, and the TOS bi-factorial model presented adequate psychometric properties and showed invariance in independent subsamples and in men and women. The mean scores were different between sexes only for orthorexia nervosa, with women obtaining higher values. The frequency of orthorexia nervosa behaviors was 5.3% and of healthy orthorexia was 41.2%. Based on these findings, the Brazilian Portuguese version of the TOS can be a useful tool for investigating orthorexia-like behaviors in future research.

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