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Development of a Scale for Determining the Level of Sociotropic Personality in Athletes
Abstract
The aim of this study is to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to determine the level of sociotropic personality among athletes. Sociotropic personality refers to individuals’ tendency to value interpersonal relationships, seek social approval, and desire to be loved and accepted by others. In the scale development process, a literature review was conducted, and a 15-item pool was created. For content validity, expert opinions were obtained from two sports psychology academicians and one linguist, after which necessary revisions were made and approved. A pilot study with 12 athletes confirmed the clarity of the items. The study population consisted of amateur athletes in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, and the sample included athletes from Beylikgücüspor, Beylikdüzü Yakupluspor, and Beylikdüzü Demirspor. Data were collected using a 5-point Likert-type scale. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and Cronbach’s Alpha reliability tests were conducted. As a result, a scale with two sub-dimensions and 11 items was developed. The overall Cronbach’s Alpha value of the scale was 0.714, while the reliability coefficients of the sub-dimensions were .866 (physical), .622 (cognitive), and .933 (behavioral).
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Ethical Statement
For this research, ethics committee approval was obtained from the Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University’s Social and Human Sciences Ethics Committee, dated October 9, 2024 (approval no: 281). Informed consent was obtained from all research participants. The survey was conducted in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations.
Thanks
I would like to thank A.N.Ş. and E.O. for their help during the data collection phase, A.N.G.Ş., Ü.T., and A.A. for their support during the scope validity phase, and the precious athletes who participated in my research.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
December 31, 2025
Submission Date
November 11, 2025
Acceptance Date
December 21, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 3 Number: 2
APA
Büyükbasmacı, Y. E. (2025). Development of a Scale for Determining the Level of Sociotropic Personality in Athletes. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, 3(2), 196-207. https://doi.org/10.71243/dksbd.1822069
AMA
1.Büyükbasmacı YE. Development of a Scale for Determining the Level of Sociotropic Personality in Athletes. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025;3(2):196-207. doi:10.71243/dksbd.1822069
Chicago
Büyükbasmacı, Yunus Emre. 2025. “Development of a Scale for Determining the Level of Sociotropic Personality in Athletes”. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 3 (2): 196-207. https://doi.org/10.71243/dksbd.1822069.
EndNote
Büyükbasmacı YE (December 1, 2025) Development of a Scale for Determining the Level of Sociotropic Personality in Athletes. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 3 2 196–207.
IEEE
[1]Y. E. Büyükbasmacı, “Development of a Scale for Determining the Level of Sociotropic Personality in Athletes”, Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 196–207, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.71243/dksbd.1822069.
ISNAD
Büyükbasmacı, Yunus Emre. “Development of a Scale for Determining the Level of Sociotropic Personality in Athletes”. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 3/2 (December 1, 2025): 196-207. https://doi.org/10.71243/dksbd.1822069.
JAMA
1.Büyükbasmacı YE. Development of a Scale for Determining the Level of Sociotropic Personality in Athletes. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025;3:196–207.
MLA
Büyükbasmacı, Yunus Emre. “Development of a Scale for Determining the Level of Sociotropic Personality in Athletes”. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 3, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 196-07, doi:10.71243/dksbd.1822069.
Vancouver
1.Yunus Emre Büyükbasmacı. Development of a Scale for Determining the Level of Sociotropic Personality in Athletes. Dede Korkut Spor Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025 Dec. 1;3(2):196-207. doi:10.71243/dksbd.1822069