The Conceptualization and Measurement of Sport-Confidence (self-Confidence, Sport Psychology)

This study was undertaken to develop (a) a theoretical framework to conceptualize self-confidence based on the unique context of sport, and (b) valid instrumentation to effectively operationalize self-confidence as conceptualized in the theoretical model. An interactional, sport-specific model was developed in which sport-confidence was defined as the degree of certainty athletes possess about their ability to be successful in sport. Based on the trait-state distinction advocated by personality theorists, sport-confidence was conceptualized into trait (SC-trait) and state (SC-state) components within the model. It became apparent that sport-confidence could not predict behavior unless individual definitions of success were known. Therefore, a competitive orientation construct was incorporated into the model. Competitive orientation was defined as the tendency for athletes to strive toward a certain goal in sport. Based on what the investigator felt were inherent goals of sport (winning and performing well), two competitive orientations were conceptualized: performance orientation and outcome orientation. Thus, an instrument to measure SC-trait (Trait Sport-Confidence Inventory or TSCI), an instrument to measure SC-state (State Sport-Confidence Inventory or SSCI), and an instrument to measure competitive orientation (Competitive Orientation Inventory or COI) were developed and validated in order to test the relationships represented in the conceptual model.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Physical Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Vealey, Robin Sue

• Education, Physical

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8502331

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/71871