The Effects of Divorce on Perceived Self-Efficacy and Behavioral Control in Elementary School Children

1994 ◽  
Vol 20 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 75-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Kurtz ◽  
Jeffrey L. Derevensky
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Behavioral Control

Measuring Physical Activity of Elementary School Children With Unsealed Pedometers: Compliance, Reliability, and Reactivity

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiying Ling ◽  
Kristi M. King
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Parental Influence ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Children's Perceptions ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficients

Background and Purpose: Evidence of compliance, reliability, and reactivity of using pedometers in children remains inconsistent. This study aimed to examine these aspects of unsealed pedometers. Methods: There were 133 children who wore pedometers for 7 days. A subsample of 50 children completed surveys measuring self-efficacy, enjoyment, parental influence, and environment on Day 1 and 8. Investigator presence and incentives were used to increase compliance. Results: About 87% of children returned pedometers, with 62% wearing pedometers for 4 days or longer. The intraclass correlation coefficients ranged from .70 to .87, with ICC for 4-day pedometer steps exceeding .80. Wearing pedometers did not change pedometer steps nor alter children’s perceptions of self-efficacy, enjoyment, parental influence, and environment significantly. Conclusions: Children were compliant wearing pedometers, and there was no reactivity from wearing them.

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