Validity and reliability of questionnaires measuring physical activity self-efficacy, enjoyment, social support among Hong Kong Chinese children
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01/01/2014
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BACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) correlates have not been extensively studied in Hong Kong children. <br /><br />OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to assess the validity and reliability of translated scales to measure PA related self-efficacy, enjoyment and social support in Hong Kong Chinese children. <br /><br />METHODS: Sample 1 (n = 273, aged 8-12 years) was recruited (May-June, 2013) from two primary schools. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were conducted to assess factorial validity. Criterion validity was assessed by correlating measured constructs with self-reported PA. Cronbach's alpha was computed to assess scale internal consistency. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was performed to assess scale test-retest reliability. Criterion validity was further examined in Sample 2 (n = 84, aged 8-12 years) from a third school by correlating measured constructs with objectively measured PA collected in September 2013 and February 2014. <br /><br />RESULTS: The CFA results supported the one-factor structure of the scales. All PA correlates were significantly (p < 0.01) associated with self-reported PA in Sample 1. Self-efficacy and enjoyment were significantly (p < 0.05) correlated with objectively measured PA in Sample 2. All the scales demonstrated acceptable internal consistency. All ICC values of the scales suggested acceptable test-retest reliability. <br /><br />CONCLUSION: The results provide psychometric support for using the scales to measure PA correlates among Hong Kong Chinese children. |
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eng |
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Elsevier |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30081565/maddison-validityandreliability-2014.pdf http://www.dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2014.09.005 |
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2014, The Authors |
Palavras-Chave | #Children #Enjoyment #Reliability #Self-efficacy #Social support #Validity |
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Journal Article |