Abstract
ABSTRACT Grit is an important personality trait for sporting performance. Although general grit scales are increasingly used in sports science and training, there is a need for a sports-specific tool. Hence, the objective of the present work was to develop and validate the domain-specific Sports Grit Scale. To this end, we performed an exploratory study, a confirmatory study, and a validation study. The resulting Sports Grit Scale had a four-factor structure: “Achieving objectives” (4 items), “Giving up” (3 items), “Surpassing oneself” (3 items), and “Focusing on sport” (3 items). The Sports Grit Scale’s items were positively associated with passion and general grit. Our new Sports Grit Scale might have applications for coaches or sports psychologists seeking to evaluate an athlete’s personality or to measure and increase an athlete’s level of grit through specific training programmes.
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
