Psychometric properties of the barriers self-efficacy scale for physical activity –Korean

This study examined the psychometric properties of the Barriers Self-Efficacy Scale-Physical Activity for Korean-speaking adults with osteoarthritis at risk for metabolic syndrome (N  = 150). Factor analysis identified three dimensions of the Barriers, explaining 65.9 % of the total variance. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the structural validity adequately fits the data. Construct validity confirmed significant associations between the amount of physical acti vity and psychological variables.
Source: Archives of Psychiatric Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research