Measurement has a high profile in sport and exercise psychology research and provides the basis for examining and developing theory. The current state of sport and exercise psychology is one of complex models and theories, and sophisticated measurement methods are required to fully understand and develop these. This paper promotes a current and powerful measurement approach, item response theory, and demonstrates how it can be applied to sport and exercise psychological constructs to enhance the quality of instrument development and strengthen construct validity.
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James P. Fletcher, James David Taylor, Chris A. Carroll, and M. Blake Richardson
Lumbar active range of motion (AROM) is routinely assessed by clinicians when examining for impairments that relate to symptoms and physical dysfunction. Accurate, reliable, and easy to perform lumbar AROM measurements are essential for determining impairment severity, as well as to monitor a
Michelle L. Granner and Patricia A. Sharpe
Background:
Promotion of physical activity is a public health priority, and environmental factors influence physical activity behavior. Valid and reliable automated measurement tools of physical activity for assessment and evaluation within public settings are needed.
Methods:
Searches of the research literature and governmental reports from physical activity, transportation, and recreation fields were conducted to identify methods of automated counting and validation studies. The article provides a summary of (a) current methods and uses of automated counters, (b) information about validity and reliability where available, (c) strengths and limitations of each method, and (d) measurement issues.
Results:
Existing automated counting technology has strengths and limitations. Infrared sensors have been the most commonly used type of monitor and can mark date and time of passage, but are vulnerable to errors due to environmental conditions; cannot detect more than one person passing at a time; cannot identify mode of activity or distinguish among individuals; and lack consistent and adequate reliability for use in open spaces. Seismic devices and inductive loops may be useful for specific applications. More information is needed concerning the validity and reliability of infrared sensors, seismic devices, and inductive loops for confined areas. Computer imaging systems hold potential to address some of the limitations of other automated counters and for applications in both confined and open areas, but validation research is in the initial stages.
Conclusions:
Although automated monitoring is a promising method for measurement of physical activity, more research is necessary to determine the acceptable parameters of performance for each type of automated monitor and for which applications each is best suited.
Ka-Man Leung, Pak-Kwong Chung, Tin-Lok Yuen, Jing Dong Liu, and Donggen Wang
measurement invariance (MI) of the Chinese version of the Modified Social Environment Questionnaire (MSEQ-C) (i.e., how accurate the questionnaire items measure the construct). b. The convergent validity of the MSEQ-C. This was assessed by examining the relationship between the MSEQ-C and the Chinese version
Brian J. Foster and Graig M. Chow
social support, often derived from team members in a sport setting ( Inoue, Funk, Wann, Yoshida, & Nakazawa, 2015 ). Altogether, the factors contribute to overall well-being. In an effort to create a comprehensive measurement instrument encompassing all three dimensions of well-being, Keyes ( 2002
Maureen R. Weiss and Alan L. Smith
The role of peers has been neglected in research on youth psychosocial development in sport. The purpose of the present study was to develop and validate a measure of youth sport friendship quality for the purpose of facilitating such research. Dimensions and higher order themes found in Weiss, Smith, and Theeboom’s (1996) qualitative study of sport friendships among children and adolescents, as well as a core set of items from previous research (Parker & Asher, 1993), were used to develop and refine items for a sport friendship quality scale. Over the course of three studies, content, factorial, and construct validity, as well as internal consistency and test-retest reliability, were demonstrated for the Sport Friendship Quality Scale (SFQS). Future research is recommended to examine the role of children’s sport friendship quality on psychosocial development in the physical domain.
Lisa Price, Katrina Wyatt, Jenny Lloyd, Charles Abraham, Siobhan Creanor, Sarah Dean, and Melvyn Hillsdon
classes were asked to wear an accelerometer (n = 886). This study utilizes accelerometer data collected during baseline measurements only, which were collected in October 2012 (cohort 1) and October 2013 (cohort 2) for 2 phases of the program. Full details of the Healthy Lifestyles Programme trial are
Claudio R. Nigg, Xanna Burg, Barbara Lohse, and Leslie Cunningham-Sabo
( Kohl, Fulton, & Caspersen, 2000 ; Sirard & Pate, 2001 ; Welk et al., 2000 ) and identified as either subjective or objective ( Sirard & Pate, 2001 ). When choosing the appropriate instrument, factors to be considered are purpose, construct, measurement unit, recall period, population, setting
Amanda Gilbert, Alan Beck, Natalicio Serrano, and Ross C. Brownson
measurement of PA; however, little is known about effectively collecting objective PA data in rural communities. The PA measurement is important for understanding the relationship between PA and health, testing effective interventions and policies for promoting PA, and identifying which populations are most
Wei-Ting Hsu and Min Pan
good players and Coach gives me the you can do it look . Saville and Bray ( 2016 ) found that RISE coaching behaviors could positively predict players’ RISE and could further predict players’ self-efficacy. Most importantly, this research developed a measurement for RISE coaching behaviors and
