Reliability and factor structure of the Finnish version of the Sport Imagery Questionnaire

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Watt, Anthony P, Jaakkola, Timo and Morris, Tony (2006) Reliability and factor structure of the Finnish version of the Sport Imagery Questionnaire. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 103 (1). pp. 107-114. ISSN 0031-5125 (print) 1558-688X (online)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the reliability and factor structure of the Finnish version of the Sport Imagery Questionnaire, a measure which examines cognitive and motivational functions of imagery. The final sample comprised 231 participants drawn from 34 sports and ranging in age from 14 to 49 years (M = 20.9, SD = 5.8). Internal consistency and confirmatory factor analyses were undertaken to evaluate the reliability and factorial validity of the scale. Fit indices and modification data generated from examining the 30-item five-factor model were equivocal, suggesting minor amendment and recategorization of several items rather than major adjustment to the proposed latent factor structure. Cronbach coefficients alpha indicated the scale is reliable. Overall, these results provide positive additional support for the claim that the Sport Imagery Questionnaire has a reproducible factor structure and is a reliable test for measuring imagery use in Finnish athletes.

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Item type Article
URI https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/24340
DOI 10.2466/pms.103.1.107-114
Official URL http://www.amsciepub.com/doi/abs/10.2466/pms.103.1...
Subjects Historical > FOR Classification > 1106 Human Movement and Sports Science
Historical > Faculty/School/Research Centre/Department > Centre for Ageing, Rehabilitation, Exercise & Sport Science (CARES)
Keywords sport imagery questionnaire, reliability, factor structure, physiological aspects, cognitive ability, factor analysis, imagery use, athletes
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