Promoting leisure physical activity participation among adults with intellectual disabilities: Validation of self-efficacy and social support scales

J J Peterson; N A Peterson; John B Lowe; F K Nothwehr

doi:10.1111/j.1468-3148.2009.00500.x

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Promoting leisure physical activity participation among adults with intellectual disabilities: Validation of self-efficacy and social support scales

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Promoting leisure physical activity participation among adults with intellectual disabilities: Validation of self-efficacy and social support scales

J J Peterson, N A Peterson, John B Lowe and F K Nothwehr

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Vol.22(5), pp.487-497

2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3148.2009.00500.x

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intellectual disability

mental retardation

physical activity

scale development

self-efficacy

social support

Background Many individuals with intellectual disabilities are not sufficiently active for availing health benefits. Little is known about correlates of physical activity among this population on which to build health promotion interventions. Materials and Methods We developed scales for measurement of self-efficacy and social support for leisure physical activity among adults with intellectual disabilities. Study participants were 152 adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Results The scales demonstrated good internal consistency and fair to excellent test-re-test reliability. Confirmatory factor analyses revealed good fit for each of the scales, supporting the hypothesized structure of each. Scales also correlated with self-reported leisure physical activity, providing evidence of construct validity. Conclusions Studies of physical activity correlates are needed to formulate evidence-based programmes to promote physical activity participation. This measure demonstrated good psychometric properties, and will be useful for examining social support and self-efficacy for physical activity by adults with intellectual disabilities.

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Title: Promoting leisure physical activity participation among adults with intellectual disabilities: Validation of self-efficacy and social support scales
Authors: J J Peterson (Author) - Oregon Health and Science University, United States
N A Peterson (Author) - Rutgers University, United States
John B Lowe (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
F K Nothwehr (Author) - University of Iowa, United States
Publication details: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Vol.22(5), pp.487-497
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Date published: 2009
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2009.00500.x
ISSN: 1360-2322
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449547802621
Output Type: Journal article

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