Abstract
This study aimed to examine the factorial structure, relationship of factor interaction, and gender differences of junior high and high school students' values and beliefs in a physical education class. The questionnaire item was composed of 50 questions representing six elements (enjoyment, outcomes, learning, keeping rules or promises, cooperation, and 'can-do' statements). The survey was administered to 1866 junior high and high school students, and data from 1444 students (age: 15.0±1.42) with valid responses were analyzed. Seven factors were identified: 'can-do' (F1), enjoyment (F2), teamwork (F3), keeping rules or promises (F4), learning (F5), cooperation (F6), and outcomes (F7). They all had large eigen values. The degree of the relationship between the factors differed. Gender differences were found for 'can-do' (F1), enjoyment (F2), teamwork (F3), keeping rules or promises (F4), and cooperation (F6). Male students placed importance on 'can-do' (F1) and enjoyment (F2), whereas female students placed importance on teamwork (F3), keeping rules and promises (F4) and cooperation (F6).
