ERIC Number: EJ934661
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 13
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Reliability and Validity of Outcome Expectancy-Related Measures in Physical Education
Gao, Zan; Liu, Yuanlong; Lodewyk, Ken; Zhang, Tao; Kosma, Maria
Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, v15 n3 p155-167 2011
The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of outcome likelihood, outcome value, and outcome expectancy using data collected from students in secondary school physical education classes. Dependent measures were examined for construct, concurrent, and predictive validity, as well as internal and temporal reliability. The results of the investigation indicated the following. First, confirmatory factor analyses for the dependent variables (outcome likelihood, outcome value, outcome expectancy) revealed a suitable fit of the data with a hypothesized factor structure. Second, significant associations between these variables and other personal beliefs and values provided sound evidence for the concurrent validity of outcome likelihood, outcome value, and outcome expectancy. Third, results of regression analyses revealed that outcome likelihood and outcome value had strong predictive validity in predicting physical activity behaviors. Finally, the internal reliabilities of self-report scales for the outcome likelihood, outcome value, and outcome expectancy over a three-semester period were satisfactory. The temporal reliabilities were also acceptable. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Evidence, Physical Education, Student Attitudes, Predictive Validity, Factor Structure, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Outcomes of Education, High School Students, Middle School Students, Factor Analysis, Physical Activity Level, Skill Development, Exercise, Self Esteem, Cooperation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 10; Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; High Schools; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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