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To outline a four-construct conceptual model of group cohesion and develop a validated psychometric instrument, the Group Environment Questionnaire, to evaluate team dynamics in sport.

September 1, 1985Journal of Sport Psychology

The Development of an Instrument to Assess Cohesion in Sport Teams: The Group Environment Questionnaire

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ACAlbert V. CarronUniversity of Lethbridge WWW. Neil WidmeyerUniversity of Waterloo LBLawrence R. BrawleyUniversity of Saskatchewan

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Psychometric study reveals robust reliability and validity for the Group Environment Questionnaire in sport teams, establishing a standardized tool for multidimensional cohesion.

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To outline a four-construct conceptual model of group cohesion and develop a validated psychometric instrument, the Group Environment Questionnaire, to evaluate team dynamics in sport.
Generated an extensive initial item pool and preliminary questionnaires across four developmental projects based on a four-dimensional conceptual model of cohesion.
Administered the instrument across two independent sport team samples to evaluate reliability and validity using factor analyses with oblique rotation.
Established an 18-item final instrument exhibiting high internal consistency, cross-sample reliability, and content validity.
Identified four distinct psychometric subscales: group integration-task, group integration-social, individual attractions to group-task, and individual attractions to group-social.

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Carron et al. (1985) studied this question.

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Psychometric study reveals robust reliability and validity for the Group Environment Questionnaire in sport teams, establishing a standardized tool for multidimensional cohesion.

The Development of an Instrument to Assess Cohesion in Sport Teams: The Group Environment Questionnaire

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The Development of an Instrument to Assess Cohesion in Sport Teams: The Group Environment Questionnaire

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