The aim of the current study is to adapt the Athlete State Self-Criticism Scale to Turkish and to examine its validity and reliability. The research was carried out in four stages. I) Translation of the scale into Turkish II) Explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis III) Criterion-related and item validity IV) Reliability. After the translation of the scale was made by field and language experts, three hundred forty-five student-athletes took part in the study for factor analysis. As a result of the factor analysis, both item factor loadings and goodness of fit values were appropriate, and the scale showed a one-factor structure. The positive correlation between the Concern over Mistakes Scale and the Athlete State Self-Criticism Scale provided support for the criterion-related validity. In order to provide evidence for the internal consistency of the study, item validity was tested and it was found that the difference between the item averages of the lower 27% and the upper 27% groups for all items was significant. Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient of the scale was found as .782. As a result of the test-retest performed at 2-week intervals, the positive significant correlation provided evidence for moderate stability over time. As a result, the 7-item Athlete State Self-criticism Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool for athletes.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Sports Medicine |
Journal Section | Research Article |
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Early Pub Date | December 23, 2021 |
Publication Date | December 30, 2021 |
Published in Issue | Year 2021 Volume: 19 Issue: 4 |