Validation of the Intentionality Scale of being physically active in a Portuguese population

Jiménez Castuera, Ruth; Leyton, Marta; Batista, Marco

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Authors

Jiménez Castuera, Ruth

Leyton, Marta

Batista, Marco

Abstract(s)

The objective of our study was to validate the Intention to be physically active Scale to the Portuguese context, afterwards, to provide the questionnaire with concurrent validity through a correlation analysis between the variables of the levels of self-determined motivation and the intention to be physically active. The sample consisted of 308 subjects, aged between 15 and 29 years old (17.81±2.53). Five items evaluated the factor "Intention to be physically active". The overall results of the model indicated an optimal fit, as well as good concurrent validity. This study provided a valid and reliable scale to assess the intention to be physically active of the Portuguese population. The application of this scale is considered extremely useful especially in students.

Keywords

Physical activity Motivation Scale

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/6718

Citation

Jimenez, R., Leyton, M. & Batista, M. (2019). Validation of the Intentionality Scale of being physically active in a Portuguese population. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 14(4proc), S1800-S1803.