Psychometric properties of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale–Short Form: evidence from Chinese elite athletes
ObjectivesThe present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale-Short Form (CAAS-SF) among a sample of Chinese elite athletes.MethodsA sample of Chinese elite athletes (n = 770) was invited to participate in this study. First, the f...
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| description | ObjectivesThe present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale-Short Form (CAAS-SF) among a sample of Chinese elite athletes.MethodsA sample of Chinese elite athletes (n = 770) was invited to participate in this study. First, the factor structure of the Chinese version of the CAAS-SF was examined, and six measurement models (CFA, H-CFA, B-CFA, ESEM, H-ESEM, and B-ESEM) were constructed and compared. Second, the internal consistency reliability of the Chinese version of the CAAS-SF was examined. Finally, structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to assess the nomological validity of the Chinese version of the CAAS-SF.ResultsThe results showed that the hierarchical ESEM (H-ESEM) model best represented the factor structure of the CAAS-SF among Chinese elite athletes. It suggests that the higher-order factor of career adaptability explains the four distinctive but interrelated specific factors of concern, control, curiosity, and confidence. Cronbach's alpha coefficients (0.84–0.90), composite reliability (0.81–0.96), and coefficient omega hierarchical (0.855–0.94) of the Chinese version of the CAAS-SF were larger than the cutoff values, which suggest satisfactory reliability. The results of the SEM revealed that the higher-order factor of career adaptability was positively associated with career decision self-efficacy (β = 0.676, p < 0.001). This result is consistent with previous findings (r = 0.65, p < 0.01) and provided support for the nomological validity of the CAAS-SF among Chinese elite athletes.ConclusionThe findings of the present study indicated that the Chinese version of the CAAS-SF displayed satisfactory reliability and validity and could be used to assess the career adaptability of Chinese elite athletes. In addition, the total score of the CAAS-SF is suggested to be used in future research and practical works. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7afbd57d16cb46f7bc36eee940fd282f2023-08-30T08:37:26ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782023-08-011410.3389/fpsyg.2023.12305371230537Psychometric properties of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale–Short Form: evidence from Chinese elite athletesJin-Chuan Hu0Ning Su1Yanmei Huang2Yu-Duo Zou3Hao Liu4Jing-Dong Liu5Department of Physical Education, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, ChinaPhysical Education School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, ChinaDepartment of Physical Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, ChinaDepartment of Physical Education, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, ChinaPhysical Education School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, ChinaDepartment of Physical Education, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, ChinaObjectivesThe present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale-Short Form (CAAS-SF) among a sample of Chinese elite athletes.MethodsA sample of Chinese elite athletes (n = 770) was invited to participate in this study. First, the factor structure of the Chinese version of the CAAS-SF was examined, and six measurement models (CFA, H-CFA, B-CFA, ESEM, H-ESEM, and B-ESEM) were constructed and compared. Second, the internal consistency reliability of the Chinese version of the CAAS-SF was examined. Finally, structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to assess the nomological validity of the Chinese version of the CAAS-SF.ResultsThe results showed that the hierarchical ESEM (H-ESEM) model best represented the factor structure of the CAAS-SF among Chinese elite athletes. It suggests that the higher-order factor of career adaptability explains the four distinctive but interrelated specific factors of concern, control, curiosity, and confidence. Cronbach's alpha coefficients (0.84–0.90), composite reliability (0.81–0.96), and coefficient omega hierarchical (0.855–0.94) of the Chinese version of the CAAS-SF were larger than the cutoff values, which suggest satisfactory reliability. The results of the SEM revealed that the higher-order factor of career adaptability was positively associated with career decision self-efficacy (β = 0.676, p < 0.001). This result is consistent with previous findings (r = 0.65, p < 0.01) and provided support for the nomological validity of the CAAS-SF among Chinese elite athletes.ConclusionThe findings of the present study indicated that the Chinese version of the CAAS-SF displayed satisfactory reliability and validity and could be used to assess the career adaptability of Chinese elite athletes. In addition, the total score of the CAAS-SF is suggested to be used in future research and practical works.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1230537/fullcareer adaptabilityelite athletesvalidityreliabilityfactor structure |
| spellingShingle | Jin-Chuan Hu Ning Su Yanmei Huang Yu-Duo Zou Hao Liu Jing-Dong Liu Psychometric properties of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale–Short Form: evidence from Chinese elite athletes Frontiers in Psychology career adaptability elite athletes validity reliability factor structure |
| title | Psychometric properties of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale–Short Form: evidence from Chinese elite athletes |
| title_full | Psychometric properties of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale–Short Form: evidence from Chinese elite athletes |
| title_fullStr | Psychometric properties of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale–Short Form: evidence from Chinese elite athletes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Psychometric properties of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale–Short Form: evidence from Chinese elite athletes |
| title_short | Psychometric properties of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale–Short Form: evidence from Chinese elite athletes |
| title_sort | psychometric properties of the career adapt abilities scale short form evidence from chinese elite athletes |
| topic | career adaptability elite athletes validity reliability factor structure |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1230537/full |
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