scholarly journals Motivation for Physical Activity: Validation of the Dutch Version of the Physical Activity and Leisure Motivation Scale (PALMS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5328
Author(s):  
Wim van Lankveld ◽  
Fieke Linskens ◽  
Niki Stolwijk
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Dutch Version ◽  
Individual Motivation ◽  
Leisure Motivation ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Medical Fitness

Understanding motivation for exercise can be helpful in improving levels of physical activity. The Physical Activity and Leisure Motivation Scale (PALMS) measures distinct goal-oriented motivations. In this study selected measurement properties of the Dutch version (PALMS-D) are determined. Forward-backward translation was used for cross-cultural adaptation. Construct validity of the PALMS-D was assessed in five subsamples completing the PALMS-D and the Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-3). The study population consisted of five samples recruited from different populations; samples consisted of runners, hockey players, soccer players, participants in medical fitness, and a sedentary group of young adults with low activity. A total of 733 participants completed the questionnaire: 562 athletes and 171 non-athletes. Exploratory for Analysis confirmed the original eight factors. Internal consistency of the subscales was high, except for Others’ expectations. The a priori determined hypotheses related to differences between athletes participating in different sports were confirmed, as well as the hypothesis related to differences between amateur athletes, patients in medical fitness, and non-active participants. It was concluded that the Dutch version of the PALMS is an acceptable questionnaire with which to evaluate the individual motivation of athletes in the Netherlands, and discriminates between different leisure athletes, patients in medical fitness, and non-active youths.

Physical Activity and Leisure Motivation Scale for Youth--Malay Version

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yee Cheng Kueh ◽  
Nurzulaikha Abdullah ◽  
Garry Kuan ◽  
Tony Morris ◽  
Nyi Nyi Naing
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Motivation ◽  
Motivation Scale

scholarly journals Adaptation And Validation Of The Russian-language Physical Activity And Leisure Motivation Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (8S) ◽  
pp. 327-327
Author(s):  
Dmitriy Bondarev ◽  
Konstantin A. Bochaver ◽  
Alexandra A. Bochaver ◽  
Nikita Nikitin ◽  
Olga Tomashevskaja
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Leisure Motivation ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
The Russian Language

Vacation Discrepancy: A Leisure Motivation Approach

1990 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 699-702 ◽  
Author(s):  
John W. Lounsbury ◽  
Cynthia P. G. Franz
Keyword(s):  
Frame Of Reference ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Working Adults ◽  
Discrepancy Measures ◽  
Discrepancy Measure ◽  
Leisure Motivation ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
Individual Scale ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Thrill Seeking

This study commented on Utecht and Aldag's (1989) vacation-discrepancy study. We adapted Beard and Ragheb's 1983 leisure motivation scale to the study of vacations. Using a person's vacation as a frame of reference, prevacation expectations and postvacation satisfactions were studied in a convenience sample of 40 working adults and 146 college students. High (.80 and above) coefficient alphas were observed for the Beard and Ragheb scales of Intellectual, Social, Competence/Mastery, and Stimulus Avoidance as well as two additional motivation scales of Thrill-seeking and Work advantages. Difference-score reliabilities were estimated for the case where a discrepancy measure is formed for pre- versus postvacation referents; these were .80 or higher for all six measures. Results were discussed in terms of applying leisure constructs and measures to vacation research as well as the psychometric adequacy of the individual scale and discrepancy measures.

Leisure Motivation of Participants and Nonparticipants in Campus Recreational Sports Programs

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brent A. Beggs ◽  
James E. Stitt ◽  
Daniel J. Elkins
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Recreational Sports ◽  
Leisure Participation ◽  
Leisure Motivation ◽  
Sports Programs ◽  
Motivation Scale

The factors that motivate college students to participate in leisure activities play a key role in better understanding participation patterns in campus recreational sports. This study utilized the Leisure Motivation Scale developed by Beard and Ragheb (1983) to determine factors that motivated college students' leisure choices. The purpose of this study was to examine motivational differences in students who participated regularly in campus recreational sports and students who did not regularly participate in campus recreational sports. The sample consisted of 631 students from two universities. The results indicated that students who did not participate regularly in campus recreational sports were seeking rewards from their leisure such as rest, escape and solitude, as well as the opportunity to use their imagination and learn. Students who regularly participated in campus recreational sports revealed that they were motivated to participate because of physical activity, challenge, and competition. In addition, differences in gender and overall motivation for leisure participation were examined.

Physical Activity and Leisure Motivation Scale

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sima Zach ◽  
Michael Bar-Eli ◽  
Tony Morris ◽  
Melissa Moore
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Motivation ◽  
Motivation Scale

Motivation for Participation in Campus Recreation Based on Activity Type

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brent Beggs ◽  
Lindsey Nicholson ◽  
Daniel Elkins ◽  
Sarah Dunleavy
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Confidence Level ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Recreational Activity ◽  
Activity Type ◽  
Intramural Sports ◽  
Bonferroni Adjustment ◽  
Leisure Motivation ◽  
Motivation Scale

In this study, we examined differences in leisure motivation on the basis of the type of campus recreational activity in which a student was engaged. Specifically, campus recreational activities included aquatics, group fitness, intramural sports, informal sports, and informal fitness. The Leisure Motivation Scale (Beard and Ragheb, 1983) was completed by subjects after they engaged in a campus recreation activity. A 95% confidence level was established a priori, but a Bonferroni adjustment resulted in α ≤ .0015. Results from an analysis of variance indicated differences between activity type. Subjects engaged in informal sports were less motivated by competency/mastery factors than those engaged in other campus recreation activities. In addition, stimulus avoidance was a less predominant motivator in subjects participating in intramural sports than in those involved in other types of programs. These results suggest that students engaged in different activities are motivated by different factors and have implications for campus recreation programmers and marketers as they design programs.

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