Validation of the Behavioural Regulation in Sport Questionnaire in Portuguese athletes / Validación de la escala de regulación conductual del deporte en atletas portugueses

The purpose of this study was to translate and validate the Behavioural Regulation in Sport Questionnaire (BRSQ), using confirmatory factor analysis, with a total sample formed of 940 athletes (n = 232 female and n = 708 male), from different sports: football (n = 623), basketball (n = 202), athletics (n = 43) and swimming (n = 72), participating in the categories of iniciated, juvenile, junior and senior, with an average of (M = 17.63; SD = 4.32) years. The results support the suitability of the model (6 factors/24 items), showing an adjustment fit to the data for this sample (S-B χ² = 1308; df = 237; p = .001; SRMR = .059; TLI = .895; CFI = .901; RMSEA = .066; 90%IC RMSEA = .066-.070). As for the individual parameters, the items factorial weights present acceptable values, factor loadings between (β = .49-β = .84), and acceptable values of internal reliability, convergent and discriminant validitys. Those findings allow us to conclude that the Portuguese version of the BRSQ can be used with high confidence to evaluate de motivation regulation in the sport context

El principal objeto del estudio fue la traducción y validación del Behavioral Regulation Sport Questionnaire (BRSQ), a través del análisis factorial confirmatorio, realizado con una muestra de 940 atletas (232 femeninos y 708 masculinos), de las modalidades de fútbol (623), baloncesto (202), atletismo (43) y natación (72), de las categorías de iniciados, juveniles, júniores y séniores, con una media de edad de 17,63 (SD 4,32) años. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que la versión final del BRSQ (6 factores y 24 ítems) se ajusta a los datos de forma aceptable (S-B chi² = 1308.0; df = 237; p =.001; SRMR = .059; TLI = .895; CFI = .90; RMSEA = .066; 90%IC RMSEA =.066-.070). En relación a los parámetros individuales, los pesos factoriales de los ítems presentan valores aceptables (entre .49 y .84), y también valores aceptables de fiabilidad y validez convergente e discriminante. Estes resultados indican que la versión Portuguesa del BRSQ puede ser utilizada con un alto grado de confianza en la evaluación de la regulación de la motivación en el contexto deportivo

Traducción y validación de la Subjective Vitality Scale en una muestra de practicantes de ejercicio portugueses / Translation and Validation of the Subjective Vitality Scale in a Portuguese Sample of Exercise Participants

El concepto de vitalidad subjetiva se refiere a la sensación de estar "vivo" y "alerta"; es decir, de tener energía disponible para sí mismo, reflejando una experiencia psicológica de entusiasmo e inspiración. El propósito de esta investigación fue traducir y analizar las propiedades psicométricas de la versión Portuguesa de la Subjective Vitality Scale, en una muestra de 935 practicantes de ejercicio, ambos hombres (344) y mujeres (591). Los resultados del análisis factorial confirmatorio confirmaron la estructura unifactorial de la escala (S-B χ² = 34.93; p = .000; χ²/gl = 3.88; NNFI = .961; CFI = .970; RMSEA = .074 con 90% CI = .049 - .101). Asimismo, se obtuvieron resultados que evidenciaron validez concurrente con las versiones portuguesas de la Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale y de la Satisfaction with Life Scale. Del mismo modo, se documentan evidencias de fiabilidad, analizada como consistencia interna y estabilidad temporal. Los resultados apoyan preliminarmente el uso de la versión portuguesa de la Subjective Vitality Scale en el contexto del ejercicio.

The concept of subjective vitality refers to the state of feeling alive and alert; to have energy available to oneself. The aim of the present study was to translate and analyze the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the Subjective Vitality Scale in a sample of 935 exercisers, both men (344) and women (591). The results of the confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the good adjustment of the original factorial model (S-B χ² = 34.93; p = .000; χ²/gl = 3.88; NNFI = .961; CFI = .970; RMSEA = .074 con 90% CI =.049-.101). Also, concurrent validity was obtained through the application of the Portuguese versions of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Satisfaction with Life Scale. In the same way, reliability of the scale throughout the analysis of internal and temporary consistency was also demonstrated. The present findings support the use of the Portuguese version of the Subjective Vitality Scale to assess vitality among Portuguese exercisers.

Validation of the Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale in a Portuguese sample.

In line with self-determination theory (SDT: Deci & Ryan, 1985, 2002) the satisfaction of the basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness has been identified as an important predictor of behavior and optimal functioning in various contexts including exercise. The lack of a valid and reliable instrument to assess the extent to which these needs are fulfilled among Portuguese exercise participants limits the evaluation of causal links proposed by SDT in the Portuguese exercise context. The aim of the present study was to translate into Portuguese and validate the Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale (BPNES: Vlachopoulos & Michailidou, 2006). Using data from 522 exercise participants the findings provided evidence of strong internal consistency of the translated BPNES subscales while confirmatory factor analysis supported a good fit of the correlated 3-factor model to the data. The present findings support the use of the translated into Portuguese BPNES to assess the extent of basic psychological need fulfilment among Portuguese exercise participants.

Validation of the basic psychological needs in exercise scale in a portuguese sample

In line with self-determination theory (SDT: Deci & Ryan, 1985, 2002) the satisfaction of the basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness has been identified as an important predictor of behavior and optimal functioning in various contexts including exercise. The lack of a valid and reliable instrument to assess the extent to which these needs are fulfilled among Portuguese exercise participants limits the evaluation of causal links proposed by SDT in the Portuguese exercise context. The aim of the present study was to translate into Portuguese and validate the Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale (BPNES: Vlachopoulos & Michailidou, 2006). Using data from 522 exercise participants the findings provided evidence of strong internal consistency of the translated BPNES subscales while confirmatory factor analysis supported a good fit of the correlated 3-factor model to the data. The present findings support the use of the translated into Portuguese BPNES to assess the extent of basic psychological need fulfilment among Portuguese exercise participants (AU)

De acuerdo con la teoría de la autodeterminación (TAD: Deci & Ryan, 1985, 2002) la satisfacción de las necesidades psicológicas básicas de autonomía, competencia y relación ha sido identificada como un importante instrumento para predecir un óptimo comportamiento y funcionamiento en diversos contextos, incluyendo el del ejercicio. La falta de un instrumento válido y fiable para evaluar la percepción que tienen los practicantes de ejercicio portugueses de que estas necesidades se satisfacen limita la evaluación de las relaciones causales propuestas por la TAD en esta población. El objeto del presente estudio ha sido traducir al portugués y validar la Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale (BPNES: Vlachopoulos & Michailidou, 2006). Los resultados obtenidos a través de 522 practicantes de ejercicio ponen de manifiesto una fuerte consistencia interna de las subescalas de la versión traducida de la BPNES, mientras que el análisis factorial confirmatorio soportó el ajuste del modelo original de 3 factores correlacionados. Estos resultados dan soporte inicial al uso de la versión traducida al portugués de la BPNES para la evaluación de la satisfacción de las necesidades psicológicas básicas en practicantes de ejercicio portugueses (AU)

Tradução e validação do Perceived Autonomy Support: exercise climate questionnaire numa amostra de praticantes de exercício portugueses / Translation and validation of the Perceived Autonomy Support: exercise climate questionnaire in a sample of portuguese exercisers

O objetivo do presente estudo foi o de traduzir e avaliar as propriedades psicométricas do Perceived Autonomy Support Exercise Climate Questionnaire, para avaliar a perceção do suporte de autonomia dado pelo professor de fitness, em linha com a teoria da autodeterminação. Para este propósito, recorreu-se a uma amostra de 935 praticantes de exercício, masculinos (N = 344) e femininos (N = 591), pertencentes a 16 academias da zona de Lisboa e litoral oeste de Portugal. As análises efetuadas revelaram que a versão traduzida possuía uma adequada validade interna, validade temporal, validade de construto e validade preditiva, dando sustentação à sua utilização em praticantes de exercício Portugueses.(AU)

The aim of the present study was to translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Perceived Autonomy Support: Exercise Climate Questionnaire that measures the autonomy support given by fitness instructors in accordance with the self-determination theory. In order to fulfill such purpose, it was collected a sample of 935 fitness exercisers, male (N = 344) and female (N = 591) in 16 different Health Centers in the area of Lisbon and west coast of Portugal. The analysis performed revealed that the translated version had an adequate internal, temporal, construct and predictive validity, supporting its use with Portuguese exercisers.(AU)

Tradução e validação do Perceived Autonomy Support: exercise climate questionnaire numa amostra de praticantes de exercício portugueses / Translation and validation of the Perceived Autonomy Support: exercise climate questionnaire in a sample of portuguese exercisers

O objetivo do presente estudo foi o de traduzir e avaliar as propriedades psicométricas do Perceived Autonomy Support Exercise Climate Questionnaire, para avaliar a perceção do suporte de autonomia dado pelo professor de fitness, em linha com a teoria da autodeterminação. Para este propósito, recorreu-se a uma amostra de 935 praticantes de exercício, masculinos (N = 344) e femininos (N = 591), pertencentes a 16 academias da zona de Lisboa e litoral oeste de Portugal. As análises efetuadas revelaram que a versão traduzida possuía uma adequada validade interna, validade temporal, validade de construto e validade preditiva, dando sustentação à sua utilização em praticantes de exercício Portugueses...

The aim of the present study was to translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Perceived Autonomy Support: Exercise Climate Questionnaire that measures the autonomy support given by fitness instructors in accordance with the self-determination theory. In order to fulfill such purpose, it was collected a sample of 935 fitness exercisers, male (N = 344) and female (N = 591) in 16 different Health Centers in the area of Lisbon and west coast of Portugal. The analysis performed revealed that the translated version had an adequate internal, temporal, construct and predictive validity, supporting its use with Portuguese exercisers...