Cross-cultural validation and measurement invariance of the learning climate questionnaire in physical education: evidence from Mexico and Spain
The findings validate the LCQ-EF as a reliable tool for cross-cultural assessment of the perceived learning climate in Physical Education. The study highlights the universality of autonomy-supportive teaching as posited by Self-Determination Theory and provides a valid instrument to evaluate teacher behaviors that foster motivation and engagement in diverse cultural contexts.
Authors
- David Pizarro
- Manuel Gómez-López (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4595-3994)
- David Manzano-Sánchez
- Jorge ZaMarripa
- R. Ramírez-Nava
Institutions
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (MX)
- Universidad Don Bosco (SV)
- Camilo José Cela University (ES)
- Universidad de Murcia (ES)
- Universidad Europea de Madrid (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1706868
- Primary Topic
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
- Universidad de Murcia