Self - Confidence

purpose: This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the "Mental Talent Identification Questionnaire for Athletes with Disabilities." Method: This descriptive, cross-sectional survey encompassed 367 athletes (194 women and 173 men) participating in the December 2024 Talent Identification Festival organized by the Sport Federation for the Disabled Persons. Exploratory factor analysis utilizing the principal components approach with varimax rotation was conducted to evaluate validity, and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was applied to ascertain reliability. Findings: The KMO index was 0.872, and Bartlett's test yielded a significant result demonstrating the appropriateness of the data for factor analysis. Preliminary exploratory factor analysis identified six components with eigenvalues exceeding one, together accounting for 55% of the total variance. Five principal variables (self-confidence, resilience, Goal Setting, competitive motivation, and commitment) were kept based on factor loadings and statistical criteria. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the complete questionnaire was 0.807, indicating satisfactory reliability of the instrument.Conclusion:The findings demonstrate that the Mental Talent Identification Questionnaire for Athletes with Disabilities exhibits suitable psychometric features and can function as a valid and reliable tool for evaluating mental factors pertinent to talent identification in this demographic.