Open AccessFactorial and Construct Validity of the Athletic Identity Questionnaire for Adolescents
Author(s) -
Cheryl Anderson,
Louise C. Mâsse,
Albert C. Hergenroeder
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/01.mss.0000241640.97972.71
Subject(s) - construct validity , construct (python library) , identity (music) , psychology , factorial analysis , factorial , social psychology , clinical psychology , statistics , psychometrics , mathematics , computer science , art , mathematical analysis , aesthetics , programming language
This research describes the development of a measure of the general attribute of "athletic" in adolescents, encompassing exercise, sport, and physical activity. Based on a theoretical model supported in adults, the 40-item Athletic Identity Questionnaire (AIQ) for adolescents assesses four dimensions: appearance, competence, importance of activity, and encouragement from three sources: parents, friends, and teachers/other adults.