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The aim of the present study was to develop and investigate the psychometric features of a multidimensional measure to assess sport\u2010specific identity exploration and commitment dimensions. Therefore, we adapted the Dimensions of Identity Development Scale (DIDS) to a sport\u2010specific context (DIDS\u2010Athlete or DIDS\u2010A) to identify three sport\u2010specific exploration dimensions and two sport\u2010specific commitment dimensions. Data of the DIDS\u2010A and other self\u2010report measures assessing sociodemographic variables, sport\u2010related variables, and psychological symptoms were collected from 173 competitive athletes (72.1% women; age range: 16\u201334\u00a0years) who are all members of track and field sport clubs in Flanders (Belgium). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the five\u2010factor structure of the DIDS\u2010A and the scales had sufficient internal consistency. Athletic ruminative exploration, characterized by repeatedly worrying about sport\u2010identity related choices, was related to being younger, having a higher number of resting days, having one or more sport\u2010injuries, lower levels of competition, and higher levels of depressive symptoms and more exercise to control weight. The commitment dimensions, on the contrary, showed an opposite\u2014more resilient\u2014pattern. 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