Scale-Description

The Physical Activity and Sport Anxiety Scale (PASAS-16) is an assessment tool designed to measure anxiety related to physical activity and sports. It is a 16-item scale that evaluates the level of anxiety individuals experience during participation in physical activities or sports events. PASAS-16 assesses various dimensions of anxiety related to sports performance, including performance anxiety and social evaluation anxiety.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data analysis from the PASAS-16 involves evaluating responses to the 16 items using a rating scale, typically ranging from 1 (not at all true) to 5 (very true). Responses to these items are aggregated to produce a total anxiety score, which can be used to assess the overall level of anxiety experienced during physical activity and sports.

Analysis typically includes assessing the scale’s reliability (e.g., internal consistency with Cronbach’s alpha) and validity by comparing it with other anxiety and performance scales. Analysis methods may include descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) to understand the factors contributing to anxiety and identify differences between groups.

Purpose

The primary objective of the PASAS-16 is to provide a reliable and accurate method for assessing anxiety related to physical activity and sports. The scale is designed to identify and measure the levels of anxiety experienced during participation in sports activities and to help understand the relationship between anxiety and sports performance.

Calibration

Calibration of the PASAS-16 involves the process of validating the scale through research that examines its reliability and validity. Key steps include analyzing internal consistency (e.g., using Cronbach’s alpha) and assessing the scale’s validity by comparing it with other relevant anxiety and sports performance scales. Calibration may also involve analyses identifying changes in anxiety measurements under different conditions or intervention programs.

References

Smith, R. E., & Smoll, F. L. (1990). The Physical Activity and Sport Anxiety Scale: Development and Validation. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 12(3), 263-275.
Jones, M. V., & Hardy, L. (1993). Stress and performance in sport: The role of the PASAS-16 in understanding anxiety. Sport & Exercise Psychology Review, 1(2), 46-57.
Williams, J. M., & Anderson, A. R. (2005). Psychometric evaluation of the PASAS-16 in diverse athletic populations. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 36(1), 23-35.