Factorial Invariance of an Academic Self-Efficacy Scale in University Students With and Without Sports Activity
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https://doi.org/10.29105/rce-fod.v20i1.128Keywords:
academic self-efficacy, factorial structure, factorial invariance, confirmatory factor analysis,, physical activityAbstract
The main objective of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (EAA) proposed by Blanco et al. (2011) in university students, both athletes and non-athletes. The sample consisted of 557 students, 246 athletes (mean age = 18.7 years, SD = 1.2), and 311 non-athletes (mean age = 18.7 years, SD = 1.2). A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to verify whether the three-factor structure of the scale (Attention, Excellence, and Communication) matched previous results. The findings confirmed that the structure was adequate and met psychometric standards. Additionally, it was assessed whether the scale structure was the same for both groups, and it was found that factor loadings, intercepts, and the overall structure were identical for both. However, differences were found in the scores for the Communication factor, which were higher in athlete students. This suggests that sports activity might influence how students perceive their academic self-efficacy. These results show that the EAA is useful for application in different university contexts and may be valuable for future research in educational psychology and sports. It is recommended to continue studying the scale’s validity to improve its use in promoting academic health and physical activity.
Keywords: academic self-efficacy, factorial structure, factorial invariance, confirmatory factor analysis, physical activity
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