Translation and validation of the Irrational Performance Beliefs Inventory (iPBI) in a sample of Mexican athletes

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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v62.109888

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REBT, Irrational beliefs, Athletes, Beliefs, Emotions

Abstract

This article shows the results of a study validating the Irrational Performance Beliefs Inventory (iPBI) in a population of Mexican athletes are presented. The study is correlational-causal in nature, in which the iPBI was translated from English to Spanish, a translation that was validated by four experts in the field of. Subsequently, this translated version was administered to a sample of 315 Mexican athletes. The results indicate that the translation was satisfactorily validated by the experts, and through a Confirmatory Factor Analysis, it was found that the original 28-item model initially showed an unacceptable factor loading. To achieve a better model fit, 9 items were removed, resulting in a 19-item version with a Comparative Fit Index (CFI) of 0.995 and a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.902, indicating excellent internal consistency. In conclusion, the procedure allowed for the validation of the translation and the adjustment of the original model, thus achieving a suitable tool for measuring irrational beliefs in Mexican athletes. This study provides a validated Spanish version of the iPBI that can be used in future research and sports practice, facilitating the identification and management of irrational beliefs in the sports field in Mexico.

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Published

2025-01-01

How to Cite

Alarcon-Padilla, A. E., Mendoza Farías, F. J., Miranda Medina, C. F., Cantú-Mata, J. L., & Gómez Gibal, D. (2025). Translation and validation of the Irrational Performance Beliefs Inventory (iPBI) in a sample of Mexican athletes. Retos, 62, 995–1004. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v62.109888

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