Measuring optimal psychological states

The study of sports experiences with high levels of performance has led to the observation of two psychological states categorized as optimal, denominated flow and clutch. The objective of this study is to design and validate two brief scales version to measure flow and clutch. Following the MIMO (M...

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Autores: Sánchez Vara, Alejandro, Chamorro, José L.|||0000-0003-2834-2654, Moreno Castellanos, Ruben, Alcaraz Garcia, Saül|||0000-0002-5720-8801
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:281388
Acceso en línea:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/281388
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1066494
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Flow
Clutch
Estados óptimos psicológicos
Versión corta
Validación de cuestionario flow
Optimal psychological states
Short versions
Scale validation
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Sumario:The study of sports experiences with high levels of performance has led to the observation of two psychological states categorized as optimal, denominated flow and clutch. The objective of this study is to design and validate two brief scales version to measure flow and clutch. Following the MIMO (Maximum Information, Minimum Discomfort) protocol, three studies are carried out: In Study 1, we developed the short versions of the questionnaires based on theory-driven and data-driven criteria; in Study 2, we used quantitative criteria to validate the short versions; and in Study 3, we checked the final version of each scale to observe their statistical validity and their relation to other variables. The new short flow scale is made up of seven items, while the clutch scale is made up of five items. Throughout the three studies, evidence is provided of the internal consistency, invariance of the measurement models and content validity, validity related to the responding process and validity in relation to other variables. This study provides two short versions to evaluate flow and clutch, which will help to continue advancing in the study of optimal psychological states in sport.