Scale Overview
The Sport Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale-2 (Sport-MPS-2) was developed by John K. Gotwals & John G. H. Dunn (2009). It is designed to measure Sport Perfectionism. The scale is intended for use with Athletes.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 42 items organized into 6 factors/subscales: Personal Standards, Concern Over Mistakes, Perceived Parental Pressure, Perceived Coach Pressure, Doubts About Actions, Organization.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Personal Standards |
1,8,17,21,23,33,36 |
7 |
| Concern Over Mistakes |
2,10,16,24,28,32,39,42 |
8 |
| Perceived Parental Pressure |
4,7,11,15,19,25,29,38,40 |
9 |
| Perceived Coach Pressure |
6,13,22,26,30,35 |
6 |
| Doubts About Actions |
3,12,14,20,31,37 |
6 |
| Organization |
5,9,18,27,34,41 |
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.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Personal Standards: .76, Concern Over Mistakes: .85, Perceived Parental Pressure: .78, Perceived Coach Pressure: .77, Doubts About Actions: .76, Organization: .85.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.