Achievement Goal Scale for Youth Sports – AGSYS
Measures mastery and ego achievement goal orientations in youth sports environments.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Achievement Goal Scale for Youth Sports – AGSYS was developed by Sean P. Cumming, Ronald E. Smith, Frank L. Smoll, Martyn Standage, Joel R. Grossbard (2008). It is designed to measure Achievement Goal Orientations. 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: 6 – 13
- Moderate Orientation: 14 – 21
- High Orientation: 22 – 30
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
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.