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Psychometric Properties of the Chinese-Language Attitude toward Physical Activity Scale: A Confirmatory Study on Chinese Children

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  • Yanli Zhou

    (School of Physical Education, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China)

  • Sensen He

    (Minsheng College, Division of Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China)

  • Ke Zhou

    (School of Physical Education, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China)

  • Garry Kuan

    (Exercise and Sports Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia)

  • Ming-Kai Chin

    (The Foundation for Global Community Health, 1550 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy Ste R #206, Henderson, NV 89012, USA)

  • Yee Cheng Kueh

    (Biostatistics and Research Methodology Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia)

  • Abdulwali Sabo

    (Biostatistics and Research Methodology Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia)

  • Biljana Popeska

    (Faculty of Educational Sciences, Goce Delcev Univeristy, 2000 Stip, North Macedonia)

  • J. Larry Durstine

    (Department of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA)

Abstract

Background: This study examined the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Attitude toward Physical Activity Scale (APAS) using a cross-sectional design. Methods: The sample consisted of 692 primary students in China (boy 52.6%, girl 47.4%). The mean age of the participants was 9.4 years (SD = 0.92). Psychometric properties of the 57-item APAS was examined using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: The hypothesized seven factors model was supported by CFA (CFI = 0.912, TLI = 0.901, SRMR = 0.041, RMSEA = 0.029) after 22 items were removed and the inclusion of seven residual covariance for items loaded on the same factor. Cronbach’s alphas of the scales ranged between 0.50 and 0.76. The composite reliability (CR) was between 0.50 and 0.75. All inter-factor correlation coefficient was less than 0.85. Conclusions: Findings provided empirical evidence that the Chinese version of the APAS has adequate psychometric properties for assessing attitudes of primary school children in China toward physical activity.

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  • Yanli Zhou & Sensen He & Ke Zhou & Garry Kuan & Ming-Kai Chin & Yee Cheng Kueh & Abdulwali Sabo & Biljana Popeska & J. Larry Durstine, 2021. "Psychometric Properties of the Chinese-Language Attitude toward Physical Activity Scale: A Confirmatory Study on Chinese Children," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(17), pages 1-9, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:17:p:9253-:d:627521
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