ERIC Number: EJ1435763
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Sep
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
EISSN: EISSN-1468-3148
Measurement of Basic Psychological Needs for Physical Activity Participation for College Students with Intellectual Disabilities: A Validation Study
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v37 n5 e13246 2024
Background: Measurement instruments to understand self-determined motivation towards physical activity among college students with intellectual disabilities are needed to develop programs to support physical and psychological health and well-being. The purpose of the current study was to validate a modified questionnaire measuring basic psychological needs towards physical activity among college students with intellectual disabilities. Methods: A total of 108 college students with intellectual disabilities completed the modified questionnaire. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire was examined. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated a six-factor model had good model fit. Cronbach's alpha values showed acceptable reliability evidence of the instrument as a whole, although some alpha values in subdomains of the instrument were below acceptable values. Conclusion: The modified questionnaire was found to have acceptable validity evidence. Further studies are needed with refinement of answer options and the addition of more questions to increase reliability.
Descriptors: College Students, Intellectual Disability, Psychological Needs, Physical Activities, Student Participation, Measures (Individuals), Validity, Reliability, Self Determination, Student Motivation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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