Translation adaptation and validation of the Dancer Identity Measurement Scale (DIMS) in the Greek dance context
Keywords:
Contemporary dance, Greek traditional dance, Positive body image, Confirmatory Factor AnalysisAbstract
The aim of the present study was the translation, adaptation, and validation of the Dancer Identity Measurement Scale (DIMS) in the Greek language and within the Greek dance context. Additionally, the study examined the role of gender and dance type as factors influencing dancer identity. A total of 223 dancers participated in the study, with 103 involved in the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and 120 in the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The DIMS, originally developed in 2010 in English, was translated and adapted under the proposed Greek title “Dancer Identity Measurement Scale” and consists of 7 items forming a single-factor structure. The statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, EFA and CFA, assessment of internal consistency, and one-way ANOVA. The results indicated that: (a) the EFA revealed a unidimensional structure with high internal consistency, (b) the CFA confirmed the single-factor structure according to the fit indices, (c) women exhibited higher levels of identification with dance compared to men, and (d) participants practicing Greek traditional dance showed the lowest levels of dance identification. Overall, the findings indicate that the scale is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing dancer identity, while factors such as gender and dance type significantly differentiate the levels of dancer identification.
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