Validation of the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale in Youth Academy Soccer Players

The Athletic Identity Measurement Scale (AIMS) is a popular measure of (AI). purpose the present study was to investigate factor structure (7-item single and 3 model; Social Identity, Exclusivity Negative Affectivity) AIMS within youth academy soccer players. A total 259 male players aged 12-18 years completed AIMS. series confirmatory analyses, independent cluster modelling indicated support for 7-item single-factor (AI) three-factor models but not same analysis. results use measurement AI in elite Practitioners seeking explore populations should model glean further insight from three subscales design more specific interventions where appropriate.