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Studies in Psychology
Estudios de Psicología
Volume 31, 2010 - Issue 2
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Validación del Cuestionario de Percepción de Soporte de la Autonomía en el Proceso de Entrenamiento (ASCQ) en jóvenes deportistas españoles

Validation of the Autonomy-Supportive Coaching Questionnaire (ASCQ) in young Spanish athletes

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Pages 145-157 | Published online: 23 Jan 2014
 

Resumen

El objetivo de esta investigación fue validar al contexto español el Cuestionario de Percepción de Soporte de la Autonomía en el Proceso de Entrenamiento (ASCQ). Para ello, se llevaron a cabo tres estudios con muestras de deportistas federados, de edades entre 12 y 17 años. En el primero, el análisis factorial exploratorio del ASCQ reveló la existencia de dos factores: valoración del comportamiento autónomo e interés en la opinión del deportista. Además, el instrumento mostró una adecuada consistencia interna y estabilidad temporal. En el segundo estudio se confirmó la estructura factorial obtenida en el primero, consiguiendo unos índices de ajuste adecuados. Finalmente, en el tercer estudio se comprobó la invarianza por género y la validez de criterio mediante un análisis de correlación. Se encontró una correlación positiva entre la valoración del comportamiento autónomo y la intención de ser físicamente activo del deportista.

Abstract

The main objective of this research was to validate the Autonomy-Supportive Coaching Questionnaire (ASCQ) for the Spanish context. To do so, three studies were conducted with samples of athletes, from 12 to 17 years of age. In the first study, the ASCQ exploratory factor analysis revealed the presence of two factors: Praise for autonomous behaviour and interest in athlete's input. Also, the instrument showed an adequate internal consistency and temporal stability. The second study confirmed the factor structure obtained in the first, giving adequate fit indices. Finally, in the third study, invariance across gender and the criterion validity by correlation analysis were noted. A positive correlation was found between the praise for autonomous behaviour and the athlete's intention of being physically active.

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