Self-concept in preadolescence: A brief version of AF5 scale

Self-concept in preadolescence: A brief version of AF5 scale

Authors

  • Pau García-Grau Universidad Católica de Valencia, Valencia
  • Daniel Ayora Pérez Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Universitat de València, Valencia
  • Ferran Calabuig Moreno Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Universitat de València, Valencia
  • Vicente Javier Prado-Gascó Universidad Europea de Valencia, Valencia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5016/7712

Keywords:

Self-concept. AF5. Preadolescence. Physical activity.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of a brief version of the AF5 questionnaire (García & Musitu, 2001) using exploratory and confirmatory techniques on a preadolescent population in the Valencian community (Spain). The sample was made up of 541 participants between 10 and 12 years old, 55.1% (298) boys and 44.9% (243) girls. After observing the results of different reliability and validity analyses (exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)), it was found that the reduced scale consisting of 20 items showed a similar reliability and validity to the original scale. The factorial structure also fits that of the original model established a priori. According to the results of the study, the use of this diagnostic tool with Spanish children seems justified.

Author Biographies

Pau García-Grau, Universidad Católica de Valencia, Valencia

Inclusive-school physical educator and early intervention therapist at CDIAT l'Alqueria (Univrsidad Católica de Valencia). Physical education, sports psychology, sports & disability.

Daniel Ayora Pérez, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Universitat de València, Valencia

Profesor at Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte. Pshysical education, sports management.

Ferran Calabuig Moreno, Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Universitat de València, Valencia

Professor at Facultad de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte. pshysical education, sports management, football.

Vicente Javier Prado-Gascó, Universidad Europea de Valencia, Valencia

social psychology and consumer psychology

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Published

2014-06-26

Issue

V. 20, N. 2 (2014)

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