Testing the Validity of the Self-Efficacy for Exercise Scale for Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 489-496
Author(s):  
Ok-Jin Lee ◽  
Yang-Sun Park ◽  
Mi-Ye Kim
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Self

scholarly journals Malnutrition–Sarcopenia Syndrome and Self-Management Behaviors in Continuing-Care Retirement Community Residents

Geriatrics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Murad H. Taani ◽  
Immaculate Apchemengich ◽  
Christina Diane Sima
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Caloric Intake ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Continuing Care ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Process Factors ◽  
Aging Expectations

Malnutrition–sarcopenia syndrome (MSS) might put older adults at higher risk for disability, frailty, and mortality. This study examined the prevalence and association of the self-management-process factors (i.e., self-efficacy and aging expectations) and behaviors (protein and caloric intake and sedentary and physical-activity behaviors) to MSS among older adults living in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Using a cross-sectional correlational design, data of 96 CCRC residents (82.4 ± 7.4 years) were analyzed. Muscle mass, strength, function, nutritional status, sedentary time, physical activity levels, protein and caloric intake, self-efficacy for physical activity, aging expectations, and physical and mental health-related quality of life were measured. Results show that 36 (37.5%) had sarcopenia, 21 (21.9%) had malnutrition risk, 13 (13.4%) had malnutrition, and 12 (12.5%) had MSS. We also found that high time spent in sedentary behaviors (OR = 1.041; 95% CI: 1.011–1.071) was associated with higher odds of having MSS and high expectations regarding aging (OR = 0.896; 95% CI: 0.806–0.997) was associated with less likelihood of having MSS. Findings suggest that CCRC residents should be screened for MSS. Self-management interventions that consider the self-management-process factors are needed to prevent MSS and mitigate its negative outcomes among CRCC residents.

Reliability and Validity of the Self-Efficacy for Exercise and Outcome Expectations for Exercise Scales with Minority Older Adults

2004 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Resnick ◽  
Daria Luisi ◽  
Amanda Vogel ◽  
Piyatida Junaleepa
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
The Self ◽  
Testing Time ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Older African Americans and Latinos tend to exercise less than older Whites and are more likely to have chronic diseases that could benefit from exercise. Measurement of self-efficacy of exercise and exercise outcome expectations in this older population is required if exercise is to be monitored carefully and enhanced in this population. The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the Self-Efficacy for Exercise Scale (SEE) and Outcome Expectations for Exercise Scale (OEE) in a sample of African American and Latino older adults. A total of 166 individuals, 32 males (19%) and 134 females (81%) with an average age of 72.8 ± 8.4 years participated in the study. The SEE and OEE scales were completed using face-to-face interviews. There was evidence of internal consistency for both scales with alphas of .89 and .90 for the SEE scale and .72 and .88 for the OEE scale. There was some evidence of validity for both scales based on confirmatory factor analysis and hypothesis testing, because factor loadings were greater than .50 in all but two items in the OEE, and there were significant relationships between self-efficacy and outcome expectations and exercise behavior at all testing time-points. The measurement models showed a fair fit of the data to the models. The study provided some evidence for the reliability and validity of the SEE and OEE when used with minority older adults, and it provides some guidelines for future scale revisions and use.

scholarly journals Aging and health: Self-efficacy for Self-direction in Health Scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Albertina L Oliveira ◽  
José T Silva ◽  
Margarida P Lima
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Self ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
The North ◽  
Health Related

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To validate the Escala de Autoeficácia para a Autodireção na Saúde (EAAS – Self-efficacy for Self-direction in Health Scale). METHODS Non-experimental quantitative study of EAAS validation, by confirmatory factorial analyses, evaluating a sample of 508 older adults from the north and the center of Portugal with mean age of 71.67 (from 51 to 96 years), to whom the Self-efficacy for Self-direction in Health Scale, the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale were applied. The EAAS was developed from the theoretical constructs of self-efficacy and from self-directed learning within the PALADIN European project framework, aiming to develop an instrument able to assess the extent to which older adults take good care of their health. RESULTS The internal consistency was 0.87 (Cronbach’s alpha) and confirmatory factorial analyses enabled to find a model near the one theoretically proposed, indicating a structure consisting of four dimensions: physical exercise, healthy diet, engaging in health-related learning, and visits to health professionals. From the psychometric point of view, the model in four factors showed quite satisfactory fit indicators. CONCLUSIONS The Self-efficacy for Self-direction in Health Scale, with 16 items, is adequate to evaluate to what extent older adults have confidence in their ability to take care of their own health, with high degree of autonomy.

A preliminary reliability and validity study of the Chinese version of the self-efficacy for exercise scale for older adults

2009 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling-Ling Lee ◽  
Shoa-Jen Perng ◽  
Chin-Chih Ho ◽  
Hsiang-Ming Hsu ◽  
Shu-Chuan Lau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
The Self ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Validity Study

scholarly journals The Effect of Osteoporosis Prevention Empowerment Program on the Self-Efficacy of Iranian Older Adults

2019 ◽  
pp. 53-62
Author(s):  
Mahboube Rezaei ◽  
Mahdi Vatankhah ◽  
Neda Mirbagher Ajorpaz ◽  
Mostafa Gholami ◽  
Batool Zamani
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Osteoporosis Prevention ◽  
Empowerment Program

Using the Rating Scale Model to Examine the Psychometric Properties of the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Sundström
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Measurement Precision ◽  
The Self ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Two Samples

This study evaluated the psychometric properties of a self-report scale for assessing perceived driver competence, labeled the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence (SSDC), using item response theory analyses. Two samples of Swedish driving-license examinees (n = 795; n = 714) completed two versions of the SSDC that were parallel in content. Prior work, using classical test theory analyses, has provided support for the validity and reliability of scores from the SSDC. This study investigated the measurement precision, item hierarchy, and differential functioning for males and females of the items in the SSDC as well as how the rating scale functions. The results confirmed the previous findings; that the SSDC demonstrates sound psychometric properties. In addition, the findings showed that measurement precision could be increased by adding items that tap higher self-efficacy levels. Moreover, the rating scale can be improved by reducing the number of categories or by providing each category with a label.

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