Scale Analysis

The Sport Perfectionism Scale is a tool used in the field of sport psychology to measure the level of perfectionism an individual exhibits in relation to their athletic performance. This scale is often used to better understand athletes’ personal attitudes toward achieving their goals and the way they evaluate and respond to their performance in sports.

Aim

The aim of this scale is to provide a framework for measuring perfectionism in athletes. Through this scale, researchers and specialists in the field of sport psychology can assess an individual’s tendency to strive for perfection in sports and how this affects their overall athletic experience and performance.

Scale Calibration

The PSS-55 Scale consists of 55 items, which are answered on the following scale: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree.

References

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