Psychometric Evaluation of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale in Adults with Functional Limitations

Authors

Carolyn J. Murrock, University of Akron
Abir K. Bekhet, Marquette UniversityFollow
Jaclene A. Zauszniewski, Case Western Reserve University

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

8 p.

Publication Date

3-2016

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Source Publication

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

Source ISSN

0161-2840

Original Item ID

doi: 10.3109/01612840.2015.1088904

Abstract

Enjoyment is an important construct for understanding physical activity participation, and it has not been examined in adults with functional limitations. This secondary analysis reported the reliability and validity of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) in a convenience sample of 40 adults with functional limitations. The participants completed the PACES, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), and the Late Life Function and Disability Instrument (LLFDI) prior to beginning a 12-week feasibility dance intervention study. Results indicated reliability as Cronbach's alpha was .95 and mean inter-item correlation was .52. To further support reliability, homogeneity of the instrument was evaluated using item-to-total scale correlations. Homogeneity was supported as all items had corrected item-to-total correlations greater than .30. For validity, the PACES was significantly related to only the Physical Function component of the LLFDI (r = .38, p = .02), but not the CES-D. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a 3-factor structure that accounted for 73.76% of the variance. This feasibility intervention dance study represented the first attempt to examine the psychometric properties of the PACES in adults with functional limitations. The findings demonstrate support for the scale's reliability and validity among adults with functional limitations. Results are informative as further psychometric testing of the PACES is recommended using randomized clinical trials with larger sample sizes. Enjoyment for physical activity is an important construct for understanding physical activity participation in adults with functional limitations.

Comments

Accepted version. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Vol. 37, No. 3 (March 2016): 164-171. DOI. © 2016 Taylor & Francis. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Murrock, Carolyn J.; Bekhet, Abir K.; and Zauszniewski, Jaclene A., "Psychometric Evaluation of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale in Adults with Functional Limitations" (2016). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 432.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/432