Psychometric Properties of the Polish Version of Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire (TEOSQ).

Maciej Tomczak,Małgorzata Walczak,Paweł Kleka,Aleksandra Walczak,Łukasz Bojkowski

doi:10.3390/ijerph17103593

Abstract

The main aim of the study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Polish version of the task and ego orientation in sport questionnaire (TEOSQ). The study covered 651 athletes aged 19.2 years, SD (Standard deviation) = 2.21. The task and ego orientation in sport questionnaire (TEOSQ) and sport motivation scale (SMS-28) were used. Cronbach’s Alpha for the ego subscale was 0.84, and for the task subscale 0.81 (McDonald’s omega was 0.84, 0.82 respectively). The reliability of the test-retest with two weeks interval was ICC (Intraclass correlation coefficient) = 0.86 for ego and ICC = 0.86 for task. Initially, the two-factor model was not fully fitted (CFI (Comparative fit index) = 0.84), however the model with correlated errors for selected test items was well fitted to data (CFI = 0.95). Statistically significant, positive correlations between the task orientation and the intrinsic motivation components were obtained. Additionally, individual athletes had higher scores on the ego factor and lower scores on the task factor than the team athletes. These effects were moderated by the level of participation and occurred among high-performance athletes. Due to satisfactory reliability and validity indicators the Polish version of the task and ego orientation in sport questionnaire (TEOSQ) can be used both for scientific research and in the individual diagnostics of athletes.

Highlights

Among the various theories of motivation Nichols’ [1,2] achievement goal theory holds an important place in the field of the sport psychology
Task-oriented athletes perceive success through opportunities to develop their competences. They are oriented towards skill development, which is the primary source of their motivation to maintain activity. They are characterized by intrinsic motivation, in which the pleasure of performing tasks is of great motivational importance
As a result of the need for research in goal orientation among athletes in Poland, the main aim of the study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Polish version of task and ego orientation in sport questionnaire (TEOSQ)

Summary

Introduction

Among the various theories of motivation Nichols’ [1,2] achievement goal theory holds an important place in the field of the sport psychology It assumes that a person’s perception of success and his or her competence depends on the two main orientations, i.e., task and ego. They are characterized by intrinsic motivation, in which the pleasure of performing tasks is of great motivational importance They are capable of making a long-term effort because the perspective of developing their competences gives them the source of the pleasure. They tend to focus on skill development regardless of the performance level of other athletes. Being better than others is their primary source of motivation to

Objectives

Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion