A short German Physical-Self-Concept Questionnaire for elementary school children (PSCQ-C): Factorial validity and measurement invariance across gender.
Research on children's physical self-concept (PSC) is increasingly recognised as an important field of psychology. However, there is a lack of instruments suitable for younger children at elementary school age. In the present study, a short German 21-item Physical Self-Concept-Questionnaire for children (PSCQ-C) was tested measuring seven specific facets of elementary school children's PSC (strength, endurance, speed, flexibility, coordination, physical appearance, global sport competence). A number of 770 elementary school children aged 8-12 years completed the PSCQ-C. Results showed good psychometric properties and high reliabilities of the seven scales. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the presumed 7-factor model fitted the data best compared to a global 1- and 2-factor model. Also, full measurement invariance was strongly established. Correlations among the seven scales were mainly moderate. Gender differences were suggestive of developmental trends that are consistent with prior studies. These results provide support that the PSCQ-C is a confidential instrument with sound psychometric properties measuring seven specific facets of elementary school children's PSC.
a School of Educational and Social Sciences, Department of Educational Sciences , University of Oldenburg , Oldenburg , Germany.
Annette
A
Lohbeck
b Department of Sport Psychology, Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciences , University of Münster , Münster , Germany.
Maike
M
Tietjens
c Physical Education, Motor Learning and Development, Institute of Applied Educational Sciences , University of Luxembourg , Luxembourg.
Andreas
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7364-6820
A
Bund
D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000523:psychology*; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012649:Self Concept; D012737:Sex Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
Physical self-concept; elementary school children; factorial validity; measurement invariance