Questionnaire-Description

The Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire (TEOSQ-13) is a psychometric tool designed to measure athletes’ task-oriented (task orientation) and ego-oriented (ego orientation) attitudes. It was developed by Duda and Nicholls and is widely used in sports to assess how athletes perceive success and failure.
Task Orientation: Refers to the athlete’s focus on personal improvement and excellence through effort and hard work. Athletes who are task-oriented view success as a result of the learning process and personal development.
Ego Orientation: Refers to the focus on gaining acceptance and recognition from others, with success determined in comparison to others. Athletes who are ego-oriented see success as superiority over their competitors.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data from the TEOSQ-13 are collected through self-reports, where participants evaluate their attitudes towards sports. Key analyses include:
Reliability analysis to determine the internal consistency of the scale, such as calculating Cronbach’s alpha.
Factor analysis to confirm the two dimensions (task and ego orientation) included in the scale.
Correlation analysis to explore the relationship between orientations and other psychological parameters, such as self-confidence and satisfaction with athletic participation.
The data can be used to develop training programs and interventions that enhance positive attitudes and strategies related to success in sports.

Purpose

The primary goal of the TEOSQ-13 is to assess athletes’ task-oriented and ego-oriented attitudes, providing insights into how these attitudes affect performance and psychological well-being. This tool is used to:
Identify athletes’ preferred strategies in approaching competitions and training.
Help coaches and sports psychologists understand their athletes’ attitudes and tailor their training methods accordingly.
Explore the relationship between orientations and psychological well-being and satisfaction with athletic participation.

Calibration

The calibration of the TEOSQ-13 includes:
Reliability analysis to examine the consistency of responses across different dimensions of the scale.
Confirmatory factor analysis to verify the structure of the scale.
Cross-validation in different populations to ensure the validity and generalizability of the results.

Bibliography

Duda, J. L., & Nicholls, J. G. (1992). Dimensions of goal orientation in schoolwork and sport. Journal of Educational Psychology, 84(3), 290-299.
Duda, J. L. (2001). Achievement goal theory in sport: Recent advances and future directions. In R. N. Singer, H. A. Hausenblas, & C. M. Janelle (Eds.), Handbook of sport psychology (pp. 417-442). Wiley.
Treasure, D. C., & Roberts, G. C. (2001). The development of goal orientation and its relationship to motivational climate in youth sport. Journal of Sports Sciences, 19(4), 207-216.