Validity and reliability of the Persian version of Controlling Coach Behaviors Scale (CCBS)

Document Type : علمی- پژوهشی

Authors

1 Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch

2 Emam Hossein University

3 Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

4 Shahed University

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine validity and reliability of the Persian version of controlling coach behaviors scale (CCBS) respectively in Iranian society.
Methods:136 athletes with different skill levels in sport completed a questionnaire, that was prepared by sports psychologists expert a translation-back translation method.Confirmatory factor analysis based on structural equations was used for validation of structure of questionnaire, Cronbach alpha coefficient was used for validation of internal consistency of questionnaire.
Results: The results showed that Controlling Coach Behavior Scale (CCBS) had acceptable fit index (CFI= 0.932, GFI= 0.932, NFI= 0.906, RMSEA= 0.044) internal consistency (Controlling Use of Rewards= 0.789, Negative Conditional Regard= 0.774, Intimidation= 0.701, Excessive Personal Control= 0/682 and the total= 0.842) indicating good validity and reliability of the Persian version of controlling coach behavior questioner.
Conclusion: Therefore, the Persian version of the Controlling Coach Behavior questioner (CCBS) can be used as a valid and reliable tool to study and evaluate the controlling coachs behavior.

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