Achievement Goal Scale for Youth Sports – AGSYS
Measures mastery and ego achievement goal orientations in youth sports contexts.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Achievement Goal Scale for Youth Sports – AGSYS was developed by Cumming, S. P., Smith, R. E., Smoll, F. L., Standage, M., & Grossbard, J. R. (2008). It is designed to measure Achievement Goal Orientation. The scale is intended for use with Youth athletes.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Mastery, Ego.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Mastery | 1,3,5,7,9,11 | 6 |
| Ego | 2,4,6,8,10,12 | 6 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 6 to 30. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Orientation (per subscale): 6 – 17
- High Orientation (per subscale): 18 – 30
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.