Factor Validity of the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale in a Mainland Chinese Sample

Meng, Zhijun; Shao, Bin

doi:10.1590/1517-8692202127012020_0023

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“…measuring the level at which the athletic role contributed to the self-concept of the respondents ( 12 ). However, validity of AIMS appears to differ between different athlete populations with some researchers adopting the 7-item and others the 10-item version of the questionnaire ( 13 , 14 ). In this study, we administered the 10-item model proposed by Martin et al ( 15 ) with each item being scored on 1–7-point Likert scales with higher score representing stronger athlete identity ( 16 ).…”

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Athlete Identity, Resilience, Satisfaction with Life and Well-Being of Para Badminton Players: A Multinational Survey

Siew Li,

Ngan Ling,

Poh Li

et al. 2024

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Objective: To explore regional differences (i.e. Europe, Asia and others) in the wellbeing of para-athletes and its potential psychosocial determinants, including the Athletic Identity Measure Scale (AIMS), the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Methods: The study was a cross-sectional survey using data from multinational badminton federations. The study participants were athletes registered in the Para Badminton Classification Master List of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). The main study outcome is the WHO Quality of Life-Disability Questionnaire (WHOQOL-DIS). Results: There were 1,385 (aged 36 years old, IQR 18 years old) registrants on the master list. Respondents totaled 170. Only 137 (65% were males) were included in the analysis after excluding those with missing data (Europe 40%, Asia 30%, others 30%). Following the results of factor analysis, the original Athletic Identity Measure Scale (AIMS) was separated into self-identity (SI) and AIMS-modified. SI, AIMS-modified, the BRS and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were all scored above average. The AIMS-modified scores of Europeans were significantly lower than those of other non-Asians (U = 757.000, P < 0.05). BRS was statistically higher among those with acquired disabilities (median: 3.33) compared to those with congenital disabilities (median: 3.0) (U = 1,717.000, Z = −2.711, P < 0.05) and among Europeans (median: 3.3) compared to Asians (median: 3.0) (U = 704.500, P < 0.05). The regression model explained 32% of the variability in quality of life (QOL) with five significant predictors. The SWLS (β = 0.307, P = 0.01), BRS (β = 0.269, P = 0.01), full-time employment (β = 0.191, P = 0.05) and being female (β = 0.162, P = 0.05) all had a positive effect on QOL, but not the AIMS (−0.228, P = 0.05). Conclusion: The results show that the athletes’ resilience, satisfaction with life and identity vary across regions. Furthermore, satisfaction with life, employment and gender were found to be significant predictors of athletes’ QOL.

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Athlete Identity, Resilience, Satisfaction with Life and Well-Being of Para Badminton Players: A Multinational Survey

Siew Li,

Ngan Ling,

Poh Li

et al. 2024

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“…However, the design of this psychometric tool is made for American athletes and in a specific context of the United States. Since then, there have been a few studies on the validation and improvement of AIMS in different contexts (Babić et al, 2015;Hagiwara, 2020;Li & Andersen, 2008;Peiró-Velert et al, 2016;Silva et al, 2016;Sindik et al, 2017;Tunçkol, 2015;Zhang & Shao, 2021). Today, there are several translations and models of AIMS around the world.…”

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Validation of the French Version of the Scale for Measuring Athletic Identity among French Student Athletes

Youssouf

Lebrun

2022

Int J Appl Sports Sci

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The main objective of this article is to examine the validity of a French version of the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale (AIMS) with a sample of French varsity athletes according to different characteristics such as age, gender and types of sports activities practiced. To this end, 445 sports students answered a questionnaire measuring the degree of Likert-type sports identity on a 7-point scale. The sample included 272 men and 173 women with an average age of 21 years. Validation of the factor structure and internal consistency was tested by performing confirmatory factor analyzes and calculating Cronbach's alpha coefficient on the four different models most proposed in the literature. The results related to the exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis showed that the four AIMS models tested in this study are not appropriate for the French context. On the other hand, they made it possible to identify a measurement model composed of two factors; identities and exclusivity. For the two factors, no significant difference appeared between the subgroups of age, sex and the types of sports activities practiced. Therefore, the two-factor model identified in this research stands out from the already existing models. To further test its robustness, it would therefore be desirable to test it in socio-cultural contexts close to that of France.

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Factor Validity of the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale in a Mainland Chinese Sample

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Athlete Identity, Resilience, Satisfaction with Life and Well-Being of Para Badminton Players: A Multinational Survey

Athlete Identity, Resilience, Satisfaction with Life and Well-Being of Para Badminton Players: A Multinational Survey

Validation of the French Version of the Scale for Measuring Athletic Identity among French Student Athletes

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