Development and validation of a mood measure for adolescents

1 January 1999

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Sports Sciences

Vol. 17 (11) , 861-872
https://doi.org/10.1080/026404199365425

Abstract

The aim of this study was to develop and validate a shortened version of the Profile of Mood States suitable for use with adolescents.The Profile of Mood States-Adolescents (POMS-A) was administered to 1693 participants from two populations: school children and young athletes. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the factorial validity of a 24-item six-factor model using both independent and multi-sample analyses. Correlations of POMS-A scores with previously validated inventories, which were consistent with theoretical predictions, provided evidence of criterion validity. It is proposed that the POMS-A is a valid instrument for the assessment of mood in adolescents.

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