TY - JOUR
T1 - Validation of the physical activity self-efficacy scale:testing measurement invariance between Hispanic and Caucasian children
AU - Bartholomew, John B.
AU - Loukas, Alexandra
AU - Jowers, Esbelle M.
AU - Allua, Shane
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2006 Human Kinetics, Inc.
PY - 2006/1
Y1 - 2006/1
N2 - Background: Design and evaluation of physical activity interventions depends upon valid instruments to assess mediating processes. The Physical Activity Self-Efficacy Scale (PASES) has been used in a variety of forms within samples of African American and Caucasian children. Method: This study was designed to extend the statistical validity of the scores from the PASES by comparing 1 and 3-factor models and testing measurement invariance between Hispanic and Caucasian children. 883 fourth and fifth graders were recruited (mean age, 9.71 y; 48% female, 52% male; 67% Hispanic, 33% Caucasian). The factor structure was tested with confirmatory factor analysis, using two-group analyses to model ethnic differences. Results: The 17-item, 3-factor version of the PASES evidenced poor fit with the data. In contrast, an 8-item, 1-factor solution provided adequate fit for both samples. Conclusions: The 8-item, 1-factor version of the PASES provides statistically valid scores for Hispanic and Caucasian children.
AB - Background: Design and evaluation of physical activity interventions depends upon valid instruments to assess mediating processes. The Physical Activity Self-Efficacy Scale (PASES) has been used in a variety of forms within samples of African American and Caucasian children. Method: This study was designed to extend the statistical validity of the scores from the PASES by comparing 1 and 3-factor models and testing measurement invariance between Hispanic and Caucasian children. 883 fourth and fifth graders were recruited (mean age, 9.71 y; 48% female, 52% male; 67% Hispanic, 33% Caucasian). The factor structure was tested with confirmatory factor analysis, using two-group analyses to model ethnic differences. Results: The 17-item, 3-factor version of the PASES evidenced poor fit with the data. In contrast, an 8-item, 1-factor solution provided adequate fit for both samples. Conclusions: The 8-item, 1-factor version of the PASES provides statistically valid scores for Hispanic and Caucasian children.
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U2 - 10.1123/jpah.3.1.70
DO - 10.1123/jpah.3.1.70
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:80053993648
SN - 1543-3080
VL - 3
SP - 70
EP - 78
JO - Journal of Physical Activity and Health
JF - Journal of Physical Activity and Health
IS - 1
ER -