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SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2025

Behavioral regulation in sport questionnaire and sport motivation scale-II: a scale comparison.

Joana Bica, Miguel Jacinto, Rui Matos, Nuno Amaro, Raúl Antunes, Nuno Couto, Luís Cid, Pedro Forte, Diogo Monteiro

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Joana BicaESECS, Polytechnic University of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.
Miguel JacintoESECS, Polytechnic University of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.
Rui MatosESECS, Polytechnic University of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.
Nuno AmaroESECS, Polytechnic University of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.
Raúl AntunesESECS, Polytechnic University of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.
Nuno CoutoResearch Centre in Sport, Health and Human Development (CIDESD), Covilhã, Portugal.
Luís CidResearch Centre in Sport, Health and Human Development (CIDESD), Covilhã, Portugal.
Pedro ForteCI-ISCE-ISCE Douro, Penafiel, Portugal.
Diogo MonteiroESECS, Polytechnic University of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: This study compared the psychometric properties of two primary instruments for assessing sport motivation based on Self-Determination Theory: the Sport Motivation Scale-II (SMS-II) and the Behavioral Regulation in Sport Questionnaire (BRSQ). Methods: A cross-sectional analysis evaluated the scales' internal consistency, factor structure, convergent and discriminant validity, and model fit, which required post-hoc modifications. Measurement invariance and adherence to the theoretical simplex pattern were also tested. Results: The BRSQ demonstrated generally acceptable reliability, while the SMS-II showed deficiencies in its introjected, external, and amotivation subscales. Both scales faced validity challenges in distinguishing adjacent motivational constructs. Although measurement invariance was supported, correlations deviated from the theoretical quasi-simplex pattern. Discussion: The BRSQ appears more robust, but neither scale is flawless. Researchers must select instruments aligned with their specific objectives and interpret scores cautiously due to these psychometric limitations. This underscores the need for refined tools to better capture the dynamic complexity of motivation in sports.

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behavioral regulation in sport questionnairemotivationself-determinant theoryself-determination theorysport motivation scale-II

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PMCPMC12460324

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