The Abilene Paradox Scale in Sport (APSS): Validity and Reliability Study

Authors : Halil Uysal, Dursun Katkat, N. Bilge Uzun

Pages : 264-275

Doi:10.62425/rses.1657285

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Publication Date : 2025-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This research aimed to examine the prevalence of the Abilene Paradox within a sports context, characterized by intense group dynamics, and to develop a psychometrically robust measurement instrument, the Abilene Paradox Scale in Sport (APSS). The scale development process involved collecting responses from 525 participants via digital platforms on a voluntary basis, with 345 responses utilized for exploratory factor analysis and 180 for confirmatory factor analysis. Data were systematically evaluated and prepared in accordance with the assumptions of multivariate statistical techniques. To determine the scale’s factor structure, we considered the scree plot, total variance explained (64.548%), and eigenvalues. Decisions regarding item allocation to factors were based on criteria including communalities, factor loadings, and the absence of cross-loadings. The EFA revealed a 16-item, two-factor structure for the APSS, comprising belonging and fit dimensions. This structure was subsequently validated through CFA on an independent sample, yielding additional evidence of reliability and validity. Fit indices for the measurement model included a χ²/df ratio of 2.32, a CFI of .90, a NNFI of .88, AVE values of .46 and .37, CR values of .85 and .80, a SRMR of .060, and a RMSEA of .087. These results indicate that the APSS demonstrates satisfactory psychometric properties, establishing it as a reliable and valid tool for assessing the Abilene Paradox in sports settings.
Keywords : Abilene Paradoksu, grup, spor yönetimi, grup dinamiği

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