The study of psychometric Properties of Persian Version of Sport Imagery Ability Questionnaire

The aim of this study was to evaluate psychometric properties of the persian version of sport imagery ability questionnaire (SIAQ) (Williams and Cumming, 2011). In the first step, SIAQ was translated into Persian and translate accuracy of Persian version of questionnaire was confirmed. Then 154 skilled male athletes (mean age: of 22/59±3/69 years) completed the Questionnaire. Data was analyzed with Confirmatory factor analysis based on structural equations and Cronbach alpha coefficient. The results showed that questionnaire’s internal consistency was acceptable and confirmatory factor analysis supported Persian version of sport imagery ability questionnaire with 5-factor and 15-item. The identified five factor model in this research was identical with the model introduced for this questionnaire by original authors. Due to the confirmation of variability and reliability of this questionnaire, it can be used for evaluation of sport imagery ability in male athletes.