Construction d’une échelle de prise de risques et validation auprès d’adolescents pratiquant un sport alpin de glisse = Construction of a scale of taking risk and validation near teenagers practitioner an alpine ski sports
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Titre
Construction d’une échelle de prise de risques et validation auprès d’adolescents pratiquant un sport alpin de glisse = Construction of a scale of taking risk and validation near teenagers practitioner an alpine ski sports
Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science / Revue canadienne des sciences du comportement
Créateur
Linda Paquette
Éric Lacourse
Jacques Bergeron
Sujet
Inventories
Psychometrics
Risk Taking
Safety
Self-Report
Sports
Test Construction
adolescence
alpine skiing
drug
psychometrics
risk taking
safety behaviour
self-report inventory
snowboarding
sports
Résumé
This study aimed at assessing the psychometric properties of an self-report inventory designed to tackle risk-taking behaviors in snowboarding and alpine skiing in adolescents. Data from a sample of 684 teenage snowboarders and alpine skiers were collected in 2 high schools located close to ski stations in the Province of Quebec, Canada. A maximum likelihood exploratory factor analysis yielded a 3-factor solution: (1) Recklessness, (2) Safety behaviours, and (3) Substance use while snowboarding or skiing. Internal consistency of the scales is generally satisfactory. The weak-to-moderate correlations among the scales suggest that these dimensions are distinct latent constructs. Multiple regression analyses showed that the 3 dimensions are statistically associated to sensation seeking (AISS; Arnett) and impulsiveness (BIS-10, Barratt). Gender (male) and type of sport (snowboarding, emerging sports) are related to Recklessness and Substance use. Number of years of experience is positively associated with both Recklessness and Safety behaviours, while self-esteem is uniquely related to Safety behaviours. The discussion highlights the value of distinguishing between intentional risk-taking behaviour (Recklessness) and precautionary behaviour (Safety behaviour) in studies investigating risk taking. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
volume
41
numéro
3
pages
133-142
Date
juillet 2009
Titre abrégé
Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science / Revue canadienne des sciences du comportement
doi
10.1037/a0015256
issn
0008-400X
uri
Editeur
pdh
Source
2009-10149-002