Validation of the Achievement Emotions Questionnaire for Physical Education (AEQ-PE)

Sebastián Fierro-Suero, Bartolomé J. Almagro and Pedro Sáenz-López
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Sebastián Fierro-Suero: Faculty of Education, Psychology and Sport Sciences, Universidad de Huelva; Avda. Tres de marzo s/n, 21071 Huelva, Spain
Bartolomé J. Almagro: Faculty of Education, Psychology and Sport Sciences, Universidad de Huelva; Avda. Tres de marzo s/n, 21071 Huelva, Spain
Pedro Sáenz-López: Faculty of Education, Psychology and Sport Sciences, Universidad de Huelva; Avda. Tres de marzo s/n, 21071 Huelva, Spain

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 12, 1-12

Abstract: The fundamental role of emotions in education has been revealed in recent years. The control-value theory of achievement emotions has been postulated as one of the most used theories in this field. Thanks to the Achievement Emotions Questionnaire (AEQ), achievement emotions have been measured in different subjects and countries. The purpose of this research was to adapt and validate this questionnaire to assess achievement emotions in physical education. The sample of participants consisted of 902 (Mage = 13.15, SD = 1.17) secondary education students from various secondary schools in Spain. The psychometric properties of the Achievement Emotions Questionnaire for Physical Education (AEQ-PE) indicate that the scales are reliable and valid, as demonstrated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, temporal stability, internal consistency and regression analysis. Considering the results achieved in the present study, the AEQ-PE opens a range of possibilities for both teachers and researchers. This instrument will help to understand the role of emotions in student learning and their motivation towards physical education.

Keywords: psychometric properties; control-value theory; basic psychological needs; adolescents (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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