Psychometric validation of Czech version of the Sport Motivation Scale.

ABSTRACT: The Sport Motivation Scale (SMS) is a widely used instrument that assesses motivational processes within sport and exercise environments. The scale has demonstrated validity and reliability in multiple cultures, however, there is yet no empirical evidence regarding its psychometric properties in the Czech population. In this study we therefore set out to examine the reliability and construct validity of the SMS in a sample of Czech university-aged athletes. We first examined the SMS factor structure using a nonparametric item response theory model (Mokken monotone homogeneity model) and identified six items violating the unidimensionality of the particular subscales. Remaining items were then subjected to test of hypothesized seven-factor structure and several different forms of measuremen

SUBMITTER: Komarc M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6939896 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature