VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE SPORTING EVENT PERSONALITY SCALE

In this study, it is aimed to evaluate Sporting Event Personality Scale developed by Leo and Cho (2012) in terms of it compliance with Turkish culture and language. The sample of study consisted of 191 participants who were selected by convenience sampling method, participated in 12th Kite Festival. Data were collected through questionnaires using face-to-face interview techniques during the event. In the first phase of the adaptation process language equivalent version of the scale was provided and expert opinion was obtained. For the exploring of scale structure Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was used. The result of the exploratory factor analysis was tested with a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). In addition, reliability of the scale was tested using test-retest method, internal consistency and item-total correlation analysis. The analysis resulted in a new 22-item structure including 5 dimensions such as diligence, uninhibitedness, fit, tradition and amusement. The results of this study indicated that Sporting Event Personality Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool for Turkish culture and languag