Table 2.
Factor loadings, Z-values, construct reliability (CR), and average variance extracted (AVE)
| Constructs/items | Factor Loading | Z-value | CR | AVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intrinsic Motivation to Accomplish | .83 | .54 | ||
| Because I feel a lot of personal satisfaction while mastering certain difficult training techniques | .72 | 17.470 | ||
| For the pleasure I feel while improving some of my weak points | .70 | 15.810 | ||
| For the satisfaction I experience while I am perfecting my abilities | .80 | 21.249 | ||
| For the pleasure that I feel while executing certain difficult movements | .72 | 16.304 | ||
| Intrinsic Motivation to experience stimulation | .77 | .53 | ||
| For the excitement I feel when I am really involved in the activity | .75 | 18.005 | ||
| For the intense emotions I feel doing a sport that I like | .67 | 15.831 | ||
| Because I like the feeling of being totally immersed in the activity | .82 | 15.831 | ||
| Extrinsic motivation – identified | .79 | .50 | ||
| Because, in my opinion, it is one of the best ways to meet people | .69 | 13.276 | ||
| Because it is one of the best ways I have chosen to develop other aspects of myself | .71 | 13.905 | ||
| Because it is one of the best ways to maintain good relationships with my friends | .72 | 14.776 | ||
| Extrinsic motivation – introjected | .78 | .50 | ||
| Because it is absolutely necessary to do sports if one wants to be in shape | .71 | 14.358 | ||
| Because I must do sports to feel good myself | .70 | 14.286 | ||
| Because I must do sports regularly | .72 | 14.818 | ||
| Extrinsic motivation - external regulation | .75 | .50 | ||
| Because it allows me to be well regarded by people that I know | .68 | 17.886 | ||
| Because people around me think it is important to be in shape | .65 | 17.490 | ||
| To show others how good I am at my sport | .79 | 20.350 | ||
| Amotivation | .82 | .53 | ||
| I used to have good reasons for doing sport, but now I am asking myself if I should continue doing it | .68 | 16.350 | ||
| I don’t know anymore; I have the impression of being incapable of succeeding in this sport | .81 | 19.350 | ||
| It is not clear to me anymore; I don’t really think my place is in sport | .75 | 18.319 | ||
| I often ask myself; I can’t seem to achieve the goals that I set for myself | .67 | 16.871 | ||
| Task Orientation | .80 | . 50 | ||
| I learn a new skill by trying hard | .66 | 15.506 | ||
| I work really hard | .74 | 17.846 | ||
| Something I learn makes me want to go and practice more | .73 | 17.376 | ||
| I do my very best | .69 | 16.216 | ||
| Ego Orientation | .81 | .52 | ||
| I can do better than my friends | .65 | 14.770 | ||
| The others can’t do as well as me | .75 | 17.735 | ||
| Others mess me up and I don’t | .69 | 15.912 | ||
| I’m the best | .78 | 18.671 |