scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Chinese-Language Attitude toward Physical Activity Scale: A Confirmatory Study on Chinese Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9253
Author(s):  
Yanli Zhou ◽  
Sensen He ◽  
Ke Zhou ◽  
Garry Kuan ◽  
Ming-Kai Chin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Language Attitude ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

Background: This study examined the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Attitude toward Physical Activity Scale (APAS) using a cross-sectional design. Methods: The sample consisted of 692 primary students in China (boy 52.6%, girl 47.4%). The mean age of the participants was 9.4 years (SD = 0.92). Psychometric properties of the 57-item APAS was examined using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: The hypothesized seven factors model was supported by CFA (CFI = 0.912, TLI = 0.901, SRMR = 0.041, RMSEA = 0.029) after 22 items were removed and the inclusion of seven residual covariance for items loaded on the same factor. Cronbach’s alphas of the scales ranged between 0.50 and 0.76. The composite reliability (CR) was between 0.50 and 0.75. All inter-factor correlation coefficient was less than 0.85. Conclusions: Findings provided empirical evidence that the Chinese version of the APAS has adequate psychometric properties for assessing attitudes of primary school children in China toward physical activity.

scholarly journals Cultural adaptation and validation of the Polish version of the physical activity scale for older people living in a community: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Wiśniowska-Szurlej ◽  
Agnieszka Ćwirlej-Sozańska ◽  
Natalia Wołoszyn ◽  
Bernard Sozański ◽  
Anna Wilmowska-Pietruszyńska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Older People ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

Abstract Background Polish clinicians and researchers face challenges in selecting physical activity tools appropriate and validated for older people. The aim of this study is to provide cultural adaptation and validation of the Polish version of the Physical Activity Scale for Elderly (PASE-P). Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out among 115 older adults living in south-eastern Poland. The original version of the scale has been translated into the Polish language following standardized translation procedures. Validation was evaluated by Pearson’s rank correlation coefficients between PASE-P, the normal Timed Up and Go test and that with a cognitive task (TUG and TUG cog, respectively), grip strength, basic and instrumental activities of daily living (ADL and IADL, respectively), Five Times Sit to Stand (5x STS), 10-m Walk Test (10MWT), the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results The mean PASE-P was 91.54 (SD 71.15). Sufficient reliability of the test-retest of the PASE-P questionnaire components was found between the trials. The ICC test was strong and ranged from 0.988 to 0.778 for both major domains and the total scale score. A significant correlation was found between the total PASE-P score and the shorter TUG, TUG cog (r = − 0.514, p < 0.001; r = − 0.481, p < 0.001) and 10MWT (r = 0.472, p < 0.001). The total PASE-P score was also positively correlated with ADL and IADL (r = 0.337, p < 0.001; r = 0.415 p < 0.001), BBS (r = 0.537, p < 0.001) and 5xSTS (r = 0.558, p < 0.001). Conclusions The results obtained in the study confirm that the Polish version of the PASE scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the level of physical activity in older adults living in a community.

scholarly journals Adaptation of the “Attitudes Toward Physical Activity Scale” for Higher Education Students in Turkey

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Sırrı Cem Dinc ◽  
Fatma Sacli Uzunoz ◽  
Magdalena Mo Ching Mok ◽  
Ming-Kai Chin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Central Anatolia ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

The purpose of this study was to adapt the &ldquo;Attitudes toward Physical Activity Scale&rdquo; (APAS) for Turkish higher education students. Study was conducted during 2018&ndash;2019 autumn semester at a public university in the central Anatolia region of Turkey. The APAS was applied to 1021 voluntary university students from eleven different faculties and departments of the university. Descriptive statistics, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, internal consistency coefficients were used in statistical analysis. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a six factor solution explaining 60.2% of the variance. Then, confirmatory factor analysis on the 38 items showed good fit to the 6-dimension model according to the goodness-of-fit criteria. The psychometric data of the scale showed that the Turkish version of the scale for higher education students reached the required levels. As a result, the &ldquo;Attitudes toward Physical Activity Scale&rdquo; can be used in reliable and valid way at higher education students in Turkey at national or cross-cultural studies in examining physical activity attitudes.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omid Hatami ◽  
Mahdi Aghabagheri ◽  
Somayeh Kahdouei ◽  
Khadijeh Nasiriani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

Abstract Background Old age is associated with reduced physical ability. It is necessary to measure and evaluate the physical activity of older people. Implementing appropriate requires a valid and reliable tool. Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) is the frequently used self-reported physical activity assessment for older adults. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the translation validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly. Methods This study is a methodological, descriptive applied research was conducted on 300 older people. The translation process of the English version of PASE into Persian was carried out according to the process of translation and adaptation of scale recommended by the World Health Organization. The reliability of the scale was examined by calculating the Cronbach’s alpha, Pearson, and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The reliability and validity of the scale were evaluated by following the “Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Status Measurement Instruments” (COSMIN) checklist. To assess the face and content validity, impact score (IS), the content validity ratio (CVR), and the content validity index (CVI) were determined. A confirmatory factor analysis was also performed. Results The experts approved the quality of the Persian version of PASE. The reliability was calculated with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.94, an ICC of 0.99, and a test-retest correlation coefficient of 0.94. The qualitative and quantitative face validity of all questions by expert judgment and IS of greater than 1.5 was considered. Also, CVR and CVI scores of all questions were higher than 0.6 and 0.79, respectively. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a good fit for the original three-factor structure. Conclusions The Persian or Farsi version of PASE was shown to have acceptable validity and reliability. This tool is suitable for measuring the physical activity level in the Persian elderly language special in clinical environments and therapeutic interventions.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Maternal and Paternal Parenting Styles Scale in Chilean Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6229
Author(s):  
José Luis Gálvez-Nieto ◽  
Karina Polanco-Levicán ◽  
Braulio Navarro
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adolescent Population ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Paternal Parenting ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Best Fit

Parenting style has been related to a series of positive outcomes that extend into adulthood. The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the maternal and paternal parenting styles scale (PSS-MP) in a sample of adolescents. A cross-sectional design was used, with a probability sample of 2683 adolescents (48.8% women) from 32 public, private, and subsidized schools in Chile. In total, four confirmatory factor models were contrasted, which was the best fit to support the originally proposed six-correlated factor structure. The factor invariance analysis reflected that the metric equivalence according to sex is present at the level of scale invariance. It is concluded that the abbreviated version of the PSS-MP provides sufficient evidence for use in the Chilean adolescent population.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Sleep Quality In Elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Muh Hidayat Ashari ◽  
Yudi Hardianto ◽  
Riskah Nur Amalia
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

Proses menua merupakan suatu proses yang terjadi pada tubuh yang menyebabkan terjadinya penurunan berbagai fungsi tubuh, seiring semakin bertambahnya usia seseorang, akan menyebabkan bebagai perubahan pada struktur dan fungsi sel, jaringan, maupun sistem organ. Perubahan tersebut dapat menyebabkan menurunnya kekuatan otot yang berikutnya akan memengaruhi aktivitas fisik sehingga dapat menurunkan kualitas tidur seseorang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan aktivitas fisik dengan kualitas tidur pada lansia di Desa Nisombali Kabupaten Maros. Penelitian ini merupakan korelasional dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Teknik sampling yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yakni purposive sampling sehingga diperoleh sampel 90 lansia. Subjek penelitian ini adalah lansia di Desa Nisombalia Kabupaten Maros yang berusia 60ᵗʰ keatas. Pengukuran aktivitas fisik menggunakan kuesioner Physical Activity Scale for Elderly (PASE) sedangkan pengukuran kualitas tidur menggunakan Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Berdasarkan hasil analisis uji hubungan dengan menggunakan uji Chi Square didapatkan nilai signifikansi hasil uji statistik didapatkan p-value 0,000 < 0,05 yang berarti ada hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dengan kualitas tidur pada lansia di Desa Nisombalia Kabupaten Maros.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the 12-item Berg Balance Scale in an Italian population with Parkinson’s disease: A cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (7) ◽  
pp. 419-423
Author(s):  
Anna BERARDI ◽  
Giovanni GALEOTO ◽  
Donatella VALENTE ◽  
Antonella CONTE ◽  
Giovanni FABBRINI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Ability ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

ABSTRACT Background: The Berg Balance Scale is widely used to measure balance ability in clinical practice. Recently, the original version was redefined from 14 into 12 items. Its psychometric properties were investigated for different populations. However, for Parkinson disease the new version has not been validated yet. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate psychometric properties of the 12-item Berg Balance Scale (BBS-12) in a population with Parkinson disease. Methods: Internal consistency was evaluated with Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, whereas reliability was assessed with the intraclass correlation coefficient. For validity analysis, the Pearson correlation coefficient of the BBS-12 was evaluated with the Tinetti Scale and the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly. Results: The BBS-12 was applied to 50 individuals with a mean age of 65.6 years (SD 11.8). The internal consistency showed a good value (Cronbach's alpha 0.886) and reproducibility reveled very high performances for both inter-rater and intra-rater reliabilities (ICC 0.987 and 0.986, respectively). The validity study demonstrated good linear correlation with the Tinetti Scale (p<0.01) and with the Sport and Home Subscales of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (p<0.01). Conclusions: The present findings revealed the BBS-12 as a reliable and valid assessment tool to measure balance ability in Parkinson disease. Italian health professionals can now use it with more confidence.

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