Desmond McEwan, Eesha J Shah, Kaitlin L Crawford, Patricia C Jackman, Matt D Hoffmann, Ethan Cardinal, Mark W Bruner, Colin D McLaren, Alex J Benson
In the current study, the structural and external validity of data derived from two shorter versions of the Multidimensional Assessment of Teamwork in Sport (MATS) were examined using multilevel analyses. Evidence of model-data fit was shown for both a 5-factor model comprising 19 items (with subscales assessing teamwork preparation, execution, evaluation, adjustments, and management of team maintenance) and a single-factor model comprising five items (providing a global estimate of teamwork). In general, data from both versions were positively and significantly correlated with (and distinct from) athletes' perceptions of team cohesion, collective efficacy, performance satisfaction, enjoyment in their sport, and commitment to their team and their coaches' transformational leadership...
November 21, 2023: Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology