Aggio, D, Fairclough, S, Knowles, ZR and Graves, LE (2016) Validity and reliability of a modified English version of the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents. Archives of Public Health, 74 (3). ISSN 0778-7367

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Abstract

Background: Adaptation of physical activity self-report questionnaires is sometimes required to reflect the activity behaviours of diverse populations. The processes used to modify self-report questionnaires though are typically underreported. This two-phased study used a formative approach to investigate the validity and reliability of the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (PAQ-A) in English youth. Phase one examined test content and response process validity and subsequently informed a modified version of the PAQ-A. Phase two assessed the validity and reliability of the modified PAQ-A. Methods: In phase one, focus groups (n=5) were conducted with adolescents (n=20) to investigate test content and response processes of the original PAQ-A. Based on evidence gathered in phase one, a modified version of the questionnaire was administered to participants (n=169, 14.5±1.7 years) in phase two. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and intra-class correlations, respectively. Spearman correlations were used to assess associations between modified PAQ-A scores and accelerometer-derived physical activity, self-reported fitness and physical activity self-efficacy. Results: Phase one revealed that the original PAQ-A was unrepresentative for English youth and that item comprehension varied. Contextual and population/cultural-specific modifications were made to the PAQ-A for use in the subsequent phase. In phase two, modified PAQ-A scores had acceptable internal consistency (α=0.72) and test-retest reliability (ICC=0.78). Modified PAQ-A scores were significantly associated with objectively assessed moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (r=0.39), total physical activity (r=0.42), self-reported fitness (r=0.35), and physical activity self-efficacy (r=0.32) (p≤0.01). Conclusions: The modified PAQ-A had acceptable internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Modified PAQ-A scores displayed weak-to-moderate correlations with objectively measured physical activity, self-reported fitness, and self-efficacy providing evidence of satisfactory criterion and construct validity, respectively. Further testing with more diverse English samples is recommended to provide a more complete assessment of the tool.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	1117 Public Health And Health Services
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV561 Sports
Divisions:	Sport & Exercise Sciences
Publisher:	BioMed Central
Date Deposited:	20 Jan 2016 15:33
Last Modified:	04 Sep 2021 13:35
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/2718

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