A1 Journal article (refereed)
Psychobiosocial Experiences in Sport : Development and Initial Validation of a Semantic Differential Scale (2021)
Robazza, C., Montse, R. C., & Bortoli, L. (2021). Psychobiosocial Experiences in Sport : Development and Initial Validation of a Semantic Differential Scale. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 55, Article 101963. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2021.101963
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Robazza, Claudio; Montse, Ruiz C.; Bortoli, Laura
Journal or series: Psychology of Sport and Exercise
ISSN: 1469-0292
eISSN: 1878-5476
Publication year: 2021
Volume: 55
Article number: 101963
Publisher: Elsevier
Publication country: Netherlands
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2021.101963
Publication open access: Not open
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Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/80073
Abstract
To develop and validate the Psychobiosocial Experience Semantic Differential scale in sport (PESD-Sport), a new measure to assess discrete emotions and performance-related experiences in sport as conceptualized within the individual zones of optimal functioning (IZOF; Hanin, 2000, 2007, 2010) framework.
Method
In Study 1, we developed a preliminary 53-item version of the scale using a semantic differential format in the construction of the items pertaining to 12 psychobiosocial modalities. We chose this format to attain a clear representation of psychobiosocial states between opposites along perceived performance functionality (i.e., functional, dysfunctional). The preliminary scale was then administered in a sample of 280 athletes. In Study 2, a 30-item scale derived from Study 1 was cross validated in a second independent sample of 302 athletes.
Results
Findings from Study 1 provided preliminary evidence of factorial and construct validity for a 10-modality, 30-item model (3 items for each modality). Findings from Study 2 supported the factor structure of a model containing 30 items loading into 10 modalities (i.e., unpleasant/pleasant emotions, confidence, anxiety, assertiveness, cognitive, bodily-somatic, motor-behavioral, operational, communicative, and social support). Convergent, discriminant, and nomological validity of the PESD-Sport was also demonstrated.
Conclusion
Based on a substantive theoretical framework, this new measure of discrete emotions and performance-related experiences can advance the knowledge on the relationship between psychobiosocial states and performance. The scale could also inform applied interventions aimed at improving psychobiosocial experiences for performance enhancement.
Keywords: emotions; performance (capacity); sports; physical training; psychology; biopsychology; psychophysiology
Free keywords: emotions; performance; IZOF model; assessment; scale development
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Reporting Year: 2021
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