Abstract
In this study, we developed a university student version of the student athlete’s edition of the sports organization commitment questionnaire. In Study I, we first conducted a web questionnaire survey of 754 physical education majors, collected and analyzed items that could measure organizational commitment in sports, and attempted to create the student athlete’s edition of the sports organization commitment questionnaire. First, we conducted exploratory factor analysis to confirm the factor structure of the university student edition of the sports organization commitment scale.
A six–factor structure (18 items) of “attachment commitment”, “membership commitment”, “achievement motive commitment”, “normative commitment”, “internalization commitment”, and “continuance commitment” was extracted.
Cronbach’s α coefficients were at a level that met the criteria. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed on the solution, and the value of the degree of fit that met the criteria was derived. Next, in order to clarify the reliability of the university student version of the sports organization commitment scale, and whether the scale is related to club behavior and awareness, we examined the validity of the criteria using the existing scale. In Study II, we also examined the characteristics of organizational commitment among university athletes. As a result, men scored significantly higher on “attachment commitment ” than women, and in group sports, “achievement motive commitment” and “internalization commitment” were higher than in individual sports.
In addition, those who had a role in the club scored significantly higher on “attachment commitment” and “internalization commitment” than those who did not. Finally, regulars scored significantly higher on “attachment commitment” than non–regulars.
From the above, the student athlete’s edition of the sports organization commitment questionnaire was constructed, and it was confirmed that the organizational commitment of university athletes is affected by gender, sport, club role, and competition level.
