Validation of the Decisional Balance Scales in the Exercise Domain From the Transtheoretical Model: A Longitudinal Test
- 1 December 2001
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science
- Vol. 5 (4) , 191-206
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327841mpee0504_01
Abstract
This study examined the validity and reliability of decisional balance scales for exercise (i.e., pros and cons) in a large longitudinal population-based randomized sample of Canadian adults ages 18 to 65 years (N = 703). Assessments were taken over 3 time points with 6-month intervals between testing. Content, factorial, concurrent, and construct validity along with internal consistency and test-retest reliability were established for the decisional balance scales. The developed measures have utility for researchers and practitioners who test and apply the exercise decisional balance constructs of the Transtheoretical Model.This publication has 21 references indexed in Scilit:
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