SPORT PERFORMANCE DURING MENSTRUATION: A SCALE DEVELOPMENT STUDY

Authors : İsmail İlbak, Mehmet Akarsu, Zeynep İnci Karadenizli, Serkan Düz
Pages : 723-735
Doi:10.33715/inonusaglik.1593452
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Publication Date : 2025-10-16
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :In recent years, the increasing participation of women in sports and the lack of consensus in the literature regarding the effects of the menstrual cycle on athletic performance have necessitated more comprehensive research on this topic. A review of the existing literature reveals that studies investigating the impact of the menstrual cycle on sports performance have primarily been conducted through experimental research designs, while some studies have also employed interviews and scale-based assessments. In the context of Turkey, no scale development study has been identified that specifically evaluates the effects of the menstrual cycle on athletic performance. Accordingly, the aim of this study is to develop a psychometrically valid and reliable measurement tool to assess and evaluate the impact of the menstrual cycle on athletic performance. This cross-sectional study was conducted using a survey model with the voluntary participation of 260 female athletes aged 18–45 years. The scale items were developed based on an extensive literature review and expert opinions. To assess construct validity, exploratory factor analysis was performed, resulting in a 12-item measurement structure comprising three subdimensions: physical performance, psychological state, and symptoms. The validity of the scale was further tested through confirmatory factor analysis, which confirmed the proposed structure. Reliability analyses were conducted using the test-retest method, Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient, and AVE and CR values, all of which were found to be within acceptable ranges. Therefore, the developed scale can be considered a valid and reliable instrument for assessing the impact of the menstrual cycle on athletic performance.
Keywords : Kadınlar, Regl, Ölçek, Performans, Spor

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