Table 4 Criterion-related validity of the MCPES (n = 473).

Perceived Needs Support in Physical Education

0.471**

0.337**

0.408**

0.453**

Autonomy Support

0.492**

0.290**

0.323**

0.495**

Competence Support

0.451**

0.322**

0.330**

0.422**

Relatedness Support

0.372**

0.368**

0.376**

0.377**

Youth Sports Friendship Quality Scale

0.614**

0.264**

0.364**

0.594**

Common Interests and Communication

0.581**

0.257**

0.356**

0.563**

Conflict Resolution

0.576**

0.263**

0.343**

0.539**

Positive Personal Qualities

0.526**

0.278**

0.335**

0.499**

Companionship and Sport Enjoyment

0.543**

0.235**

0.326**

0.538**

Self-Esteem Enhancement

0.577**

0.207**

0.306**

0.560**

Sport Support

0.593**

0.207**

0.326**

0.582**