scholarly journals Validity of the Developmental Coordination Disorder Questionnaire’ 07 and Its Association with Physical Activity in Young Children with Developmental Disabilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Byungmo Ku
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Motor Difficulties ◽  
Coordination Disorder

OBJECTIVES The purposes of the current study were to examine the construct and predictive validity, and reliability of the developmental coordination disorder questionnaire’ 07 (DCDQ’ 07) for young children with developmental disabilities (DD).METHODS 135 parents of young children with DD completed an online questionnaire which consisted of demographic information, the DCDQ’ 07, and a physical activity behavior questionnaire. A one-way analysis of variance was conducted to evaluate motor difficulties across different types of young children with DD. Exploratory factor analysis and Cronbach’s alpha were used to examine construct validity and reliability of the DCDQ’ 07. Moreover, hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to examine the association between the DCDQ’ 07 scores and physical activity behaviors in young children with DD.RESULTS The one-way analysis of variance indicated that the DCDQ’ 07 scores were significantly different across different types of young children with DD = 6.66, p <0.001). The exploratory factor analysis revealed a three-factor solution, accounting for 64.34% of the variance of the DCDQ’ 07. Internal consistencies of the three factors were acceptable. One factor, control during movement, was a significant predictor for physical activity behaviors in young children with DD (β = 0.37, p < 0.01).CONCLUSIONS The DCDQ’ 07 may be a reliable and valid measure in examining motor difficulties in young children with DD. To promote physical activity behaviors in young children with DD, teaching and reinforcing motor skills need to be encouraged.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Finnish Motivation for Physical Activity (RM4-FM) questionnaire

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikko Uimonen ◽  
Jussi P. Repo ◽  
Kiira Grönroos ◽  
Arja Häkkinen ◽  
Simon Walker
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Floor Effect ◽  
Good Test ◽  
External Motivation

Abstract Background There is a lack of properly validated instruments measuring motivation for physical activity in the Finnish language. The study aimed to translate the Motivation for Physical Activity (RM4-FM) instrument into Finnish and examine its psychometric properties in a sample of healthy, older Finnish adults. Methods The RM4-FM was translated and linguistically validated adhering to published guidelines. The sample consisted of 102 65–75-year old participants, who completed the RM4-FM, the Physical Activity Acceptance Questionnaire (PAAQ) and sociodemographic characteristics questionnaires electronically. The RM4-FM was re-administered one month after the initial assessment. Results RM4-FM translated well into Finnish. The motivation dimension scores were skewed towards high internal and low external motivation. A floor effect was confirmed in the External regulation dimension and a ceiling effect was confirmed in the Identified regulation dimension. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated inadequacy of the four-dimension model. Separate assessment of each of the four motivation dimensions with Exploratory factor analysis showed unidimensionality for all dimensions. Exploratory factor analysis provided a best-fit model of three factors (influence of other people, intention of well-being and emotional aspect of motivation). Re-administration of the instruments showed good test-retest reliability in all motivation dimensions. Female gender, higher education and higher PAAQ score were associated to higher internal motivation and lower external motivation scores. Conclusions The Finnish version of the RM4-FM instrument provides valid and reliable scores in assessing motivation for physical activity in a sample of healthy, older Finnish adults. The score distributions suggested shortages in the scale when evaluating internally motivated subjects. The three-factor model of the RM4-FM provided more favorable structural validity compared to the original version. This work may aid in future translations into other languages and uses of the questionnaire.

scholarly journals Physical activity in young children at risk for developmental coordination disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (11) ◽  
pp. 1302-1308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara King‐Dowling ◽  
Matthew Y W Kwan ◽  
Christine Rodriguez ◽  
Cheryl Missiuna ◽  
Brian W Timmons ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Children At Risk ◽  
Coordination Disorder

scholarly journals Developmental Coordination Disorder: Validation of a Qualitative Analysis Using Statistical Factor Analysis

2002 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 70-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathy Ahern
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Coordination Disorder ◽  
Statistical Factor Analysis ◽  
Parents Experiences

This study investigates triangulation of the findings of a qualitative analysis by applying an exploratory factor analysis to themes identified in a phenomenological study. A questionnaire was developed from a phenomenological analysis of parents' experiences of parenting a child with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). The questionnaire was administered to 114 parents of DCD children and data were analyzed using an exploratory factor analysis. The extracted factors provided support for the validity of the original qualitative analysis, and a commentary on the validity of the process is provided. The emerging description is of the compromises that were necessary to translate qualitative themes into statistical factors, and of the ways in which the statistical analysis suggests further qualitative study.

VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE GREEK VERSION OF THE SATISFACTION WITH LIFE SCALE (SWLS)

2021 ◽  
pp. 214-216
Author(s):  
Eleni Theodoropoulou
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Greek Version ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Coef Cients ◽  
Life Scale

The current study examined the validity and reliability of the Greek version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). An exploratory factor analysis was performed in a sample of 360 students (M ± SD = 23.54 ± 5.96 years). In addition, a conrmatory factor analysis was applied in a second sample of 726 adults (M ± SD = 38.80 ± 13.64 years). Further, associations were examined among the SWLS and physical activity and various socio-demographic variables. Results indicated a one-factor solution for the SWLS and satisfactory validity and reliability coefcients.

Physical Activity Health Literacy in Iranian Older Adults: Development and Psychometric Testing

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Moeini Babak ◽  
Barati Majid ◽  
Heidarimoghadam Rashid ◽  
Tapak Leili ◽  
Parsamajd Shahryar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Phases

Inadequate health literacy decreases physical activity. This study aimed to develop and examine psychometrics of physical activity health literacy in Iranian older adults. This methodological work was conducted in two phases. Phase 1 consisted of extensive studies review and qualitative study to extract and design the items. The psychometrics were measured in Phase 2 included content, faceconstruct validities, reliability, and stability. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS (version 25.0) and AMOS (version 24.0). The results of the exploratory factor analysis showed four factors— information evaluation, reading skill, perception, and decision making—and used information that explained 70.08% of the variance. The model’s fitness was supported by confirmatory factor analysis. Internal consistency based on Cronbach’s alpha was .89 with composite reliability >0.85. Stability was confirmed through the test–retest method and intraclass correlation coefficient (.89–1). Psychometrics of physical activity health literacy in Iranian older adults supported validity and reliability of the tool.

Development and Validation of a Perceived Barriers to Physical Activity Scale for Low-Income Adolescents

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Cheng Li ◽  
Christy Hullings ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Debra M. Palmer Keenan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Fit Index

Background: Low-income adolescents’ physical activity (PA) levels fall below current recommendations. Perceived barriers to physical activity (PBPA) are likely significant predictors of PA levels; however, valid and reliable measures to assess PA barriers are lacking. This manuscript describes the development of the PBPA Survey for Low-Income Adolescents. Methods: A mixed-method approach was used. Items identified from the literature and revised for clarity and appropriateness (postcognitive interviews) were assessed for test–retest reliability with 74 adolescents using intraclass correlation coefficient. Items demonstrating low intraclass correlation coefficients or floor effects were removed. Both exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis analyses (n = 1914 low-income teens) were used to finalize the scale; internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha. Concurrent validity was established by correlating the PBPA with the PA questionnaire for adolescents using a Spearman correlation. Results: The exploratory factor analysis yielded a 38-item, 7-factor solution, which was cross-validated by confirmatory factor analysis (comparative-fit index, nonnormed fit index = .90). The scale’s Cronbach’s alpha was .94, with subscales ranging from .70 to .88. The PBPA Survey for Low-Income Adolescents’ concurrent validity was supported by a negative PA questionnaire for adolescents’ correlation values. Conclusion: The PBPA Survey for Low-Income Adolescents can be used to better understand the relationship between PBPA among low-income teens. Further research is warranted to validate the scale with other adolescent subgroups.

scholarly journals Adaptation, linguistic and clinimetric validation of the Bangla version of Zarit Burden Interview

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzana Rabin ◽  
Jhunu Shamsun Nahar ◽  
Mohammad S. I. Mullick ◽  
Helal Uddin Ahmed ◽  
Nafia Farzana
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Primary Diagnosis ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Zarit Burden Interview ◽  
Eigen Values ◽  
Diagnosis Of Dementia ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

<p>The aim of this study was to develop a culturally adapted and validated Bangla version of Zarit Burden Interview  (ZBI-B) questionnaire for use in Bangla speaking caregiver of patient with dementia. This study was conducted on 100 caregivers related to consecutively attending outpatients with a previously established primary diagnosis of dementia, according to DSM-IV criteria. Validity and reliability were evaluated by comparing with the caregiver burden inventory (CBI). An exploratory factor analysis with the principle component with varimax rotation was used to detect the factorial structure in observed measurements. To attain the best-fitting structure and the correct number of factors, the following criteria were used: Eigen values &gt;1.0, factor loadings &gt;0.30. The Cronbach’s alpha value was 0.847 for test and 0.839 retest. The intra-class correlation for the test-retest reliability was 0.89. The ZBI score was highly correlated with the CBI score (Pearson’s correlation coefficient, r=0.909, P=.001). From the exploratory factor analysis six factors comprising 20 items were extracted with Eigen values higher than 1.00 accounting for 69% of the total item variance. In conclusion, ZBI-B is valid, reliable and useful for use in clinical contexts and in future studies that could lead to a better understanding of caregiver burden in dementia.</p>

Measuring Exercise Induced Affect in Adults with Brain Injuries

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Driver
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Feeling States ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Single Bout ◽  
Exercise Induced

The aim of the study was to provide evidence for the validity and reliability of the Physical Activity Affect Scale (PAAS; Lox, Jackson, Tuholski, Wasley, & Treasure, 2000) as a measure of exercise induced affect for adults with brain injuries. The PAAS is a 12-item measure of feeling states based on Russell’s (1980) conceptualization of affect. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on data from 193 participants with brain injuries who completed the PAAS following a single bout of exercise. Results identified four dimensions of affect (positive affect, negative affect, tranquility, and fatigue). Findings provide evidence for the validity and reliability of the PAAS as a measure of exercise induced affect for adults with brain injuries.

Coefficients of Restitution of Balls Used in Team Sports for the Visually Impaired

1987 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter McGrain ◽  
James Van Dyke ◽  
James Mastro
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Videotape Recorder ◽  
Different Types

This study examined the coefficients of restitution (e) of selected balls used in team sports for the visually impaired: beep baseball and goal ball. Specifically, a basketball was compared to two men's standard goal balls, and a softball was compared to three different types of beep baseballs. The e for all balls was calculated by dropping each ball five times from heights of 6 ft (1.83 m) and 19.25 ft (5.88 m). A Sony reel-to-reel videotape recorder was used to record rebound heights on a background scale for each ball dropped. Reliability tests of the procedures yielded correlation coefficients (r) of 0.996 and 0.998 for the 6 ft (1.83 m) and 19.25 ft (5.88 m) drops, respectively. Two two-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests yielded significant differences across ball type and height of drop for the basketball and goal balls and for the softball and beep baseballs, respectively (p < 0.001). The es for the more recently developed beep baseballs are close to that of the standard softball, indicating a possible danger to visually impaired participants in beep baseball.

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