A Multi-Method Multi-Analytic Approach to Establishing Internal Construct Validity Evidence: The Sport Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale 2
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Abstract This article presents a chronology of three empirical studies that outline the measurement process by which two new subscales (Doubts about Actions and Organization) were developed and integrated into a revised version of CitationDunn, Causgrove Dunn, and Syrotuik's (2002) Sport Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (i.e., the Sport-MPS-2). All studies were designed to provide internal validity evidence that supported the inclusion of these new subscales into the instrument. Phase 1 determined that expert judges regarded the new Doubts about Actions and Organization items (n = 12) as possessing adequate levels of content-relevance and content-representativeness. Phases 2 and 3 examined the latent dimensionality of the Sport-MPS-2 using multidimensional scaling and factor analytic techniques. At a structural level, results indicated that the new Doubts about Actions and Organization subscales were suitable for inclusion in the Sport-MPS-2. Initial external validity evidence is presented via correlational and regression analyses surrounding the relationships between Sport-MPS-2 subscales and global self-esteem. The benefits of utilizing a multi-method multi-analytic approach in the initial stages of the construct validation process are discussed. Key words: Doubts about ActionsOrganizationSport-MPS-2scale construction ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A portion of this research was supported by a standard research grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (Grant #410-2003-1802) awarded to John Dunn. This research was part of the first author's doctoral dissertation, conducted at the University of Alberta. Notes 1To facilitate interpretation of results, the item numbers utilized in all tables, figures, and text throughout the manuscript refer to the ordered location of each item in the Sport-MPS-2. 2The 12 marker items were selected on the basis that they consistently demonstrated the best simple structure (CitationThurstone, 1947) and had strong pattern coefficients on their intended factors (M loading = .63, SD = .10) in previous studies that had factor analyzed the Sport-MPS (i.e., CitationDunn et al., 2002, 2006). 3Verbatim item descriptions of the original Sport-MPS items (n = 30) can be found in CitationDunn et al. (2006).
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