Psychometric properties of the 3 × 2 achievement goal questionnaire for sport

C. K.John Wang*, W. C. Liu, Y. Sun, L. L. Chua

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Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to examine the psychometric properties of the 3 × 2 achievement goal questionnaire (AGQ) for sport. A total of 475 university athletes (263 males, 212 females), ranging from 20 to 29 years of age (M = 24.27, SD = 2.30) took part in the study. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis supported the measurement model of the 3 × 2 AGQ as well as the invariance of the measurement model across gender and type of sport. There were inconsistent loadings to the hypothesised latent factors in the uncorrelated-trait and uncorrelated-method to support the existence of the dual meaning models. Generally, the 3 × 2 achievement goals were linked to other key variables central to the achievement goal literature in a theoretically coherent manner. This study supported the use of the 3 × 2 achievement goal measure in the sport domain. Finally, the findings suggest some cultural differences between Singaporean and Western athletes in the conceptualisation of approach and avoidance tendencies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)460-474
Number of pages15
JournalInternational Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Volume15
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 20 2017
Externally publishedYes

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© 2016 International Society of Sport Psychology.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Social Psychology
  • Applied Psychology

Keywords

  • achievement goals
  • confirmatory factor analysis
  • invariance
  • uncorrelated-trait and uncorrelated-method

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