ERIC Number: EJ726713
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Publication Date: 2005-Sep
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Comparability and Reliability of Paper- and Computer-Based Measures of Psychosocial Constructs for Adolescent Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors
Norman, Gregory J.; Sallis, James F.; Gaskins, Ronnesia
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, v76 n3 p315-323 Sep 2005
This study assessed the comparability and reliability of paper-based and computer-based administration of psychosocial construct measures related to adolescents engaging in physical activity and sedentary behaviors. Adolescents (n = 76; 55% girls, 49% Hispanic, 18% non-Hispanic-white; M age = 13 years) completed measures of behavior change strategies, self-efficacy, decisional balance, family and peer influences, enjoyment, activity choices, and environmental influences. Overall, the adolescents provided equivalent responses on paper and computer formats. Reliability estimates were generally good for the multiple-item constructs, but single-item measures tended to demonstrate low reliability. Average scale internal consistency was significantly higher for measures administered with the computer format compared to the paper format, but test-rest reliability estimates were not significantly different between formats.
Descriptors: Adolescents, Measures (Individuals), Health Behavior, Reliability, Printed Materials, Computer Assisted Testing, Physical Activities, Comparative Analysis, Self Efficacy, Behavior Change
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1900 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191-1598. Web site: http://www.aahperd.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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