Analysis of the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Trait Meta-Mood Scale in a sports context.
The purpose of the present research was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS) in sport context. The TMMS is a 24-item self-report measure that assesses perceived emotional intelligence, which is the extent to which people believe they pay attention to their emotions and are capable of distinguishing and regulating them. Participants were 368 athletes (257 male, 111 female; M age=21.4 yr., SD=5.5; range=14-40). Factor validity was tested via Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Based on factor loadings, covariances, and modification indices, the TMMS was reduced to a 22-item model. This respecification showed adequate reliability and construct validity. Multistep analysis of invariance indicated that the factor structure of the TMMS is invariant across sex. Predictive validity was assessed through path analysis. The results support the use of the Spanish version of the TMMS in a sport context.
Martín-Albo
José
J
Department of Psychology and Sociology, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, C/. Santa Juana de Arco, 1, 35004 Las Palmas, Spain. jmartin@dps.ulpgc.es
Núñez
Juan L
JL
León
Jaime
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000339:Affect; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001007:Anxiety / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D056352:Athletes / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D001288:Attention; D056348:Emotional Intelligence; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D008297:Male; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012649:Self Concept; D012650:Self Disclosure; D013030:Spain; D013177:Sports / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult