Sport Motivation Scale–6

What it measures

Measures athlete motivation across the self-determination theory continuum in sport contexts. The SMS-6 is the revised standard for measuring sport motivation from autonomous intrinsic motivation through identified and introjected regulation to external regulation and amotivation. Widely used in sport psychology, coaching science, and exercise adherence research.

Representative items

• For the pleasure it gives me to know more about the sport I practice. (IM)
• Because it is one of the best ways I have chosen to develop other aspects of myself. (Integrated)
• Because it is a good way for me to meet people. (Identified)
• Because I would feel bad about myself if I was not taking time to do it. (Introjected)
• To show others how good I am at my sport. (External)

Citation

Mallett, C., Kawabata, M., Newcombe, P., Otero-Forero, A., & Jackson, S. (2007). Sport Motivation Scale-6 (SMS-6): A revised six-factor sport motivation scale. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 8(5), 600–614.