Understanding Athlete Emotions: A Psychometric Approach to the AEQ-S in Sports.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study focuses on the adaptation and validation of the Achievement Emotions Questionnaire-Short (AEQ-S) to the Spanish sports context. Emotions play a crucial role in athletes' decision making, making it essential to have reliable assessment tools tailored to this field.

Method

The AEQ-S was administered to 998 professional athletes (mean age: 26.83 years). The adaptation followed the Hambleton method and involved the support of sports psychologists. Exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs) were conducted, along with tests for reliability and criterion validity.

Results

The analyses confirmed that the factor structure of the AEQ-S in sports aligns with the original version, identifying eight key emotions: enjoyment, hope, pride, anxie

SUBMITTER: Lirola MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12838535 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature