The main purpose of this study is to develop and verify the questionnaire according to the need of strategic dimension athletes` self-management. First, the measurement was developed into 74 items based on previous studies and open-ended questionnaire...
The main purpose of this study is to develop and verify the questionnaire according to the need of strategic dimension athletes` self-management. First, the measurement was developed into 74 items based on previous studies and open-ended questionnaire. It was reduced to 51 items through content and face validity and was decided to four factors including 25 items through the pilot study based on Likert Scale 1-5, (1=used not at all, 5=used very much). Exploratory factor analyses for 434 high school, university and professional players were conducted, creating four factors(physical management, mental management, training management and interpersonal management). Eigenvalue is 4.75-1.11, factor loading .431-.766 and total variance 51.64%. The result of reliability test showed internal reliability, Cronbach` ?=.71-.68. The validity of self-management questionnaire was moderately verified by the confirmatory factor analyses for cross-validity of 329 athletes(GFI=.91, CFI=.87, RMR=.052, Q=2.44). In conclusion, self-management questionnaire for athletes was reliable and verified. These results were discussed in terms of psychological measurement and the uniqueness of Korean culture. This study obtains specific criteria validity and suggests the need of future studies like program development.