Validity and Reliability of the Greek Version of the Neighbourhood Environment for Physical Activity Scale

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2021 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 8 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : Eleni Theodoropoulou

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V8I5P104

How to Cite?

Eleni Theodoropoulou, "Validity and Reliability of the Greek Version of the Neighbourhood Environment for Physical Activity Scale," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 8,  no. 5, pp. 23-28, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V8I5P104

Abstract:

The current study examined the validity and reliability of the Greek version of a five-item Neighbourhood Environment for Physical Activity Scale (Shibata, et al., 2009). Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were performed in a sample of 360 students (M ± SD = 23.54 ± 5.96 years). In addition, a CFA was applied in a second sample of 726 physically active adults (M ± SD = 38.80 ± 13.64 years). Further, associations were examined among the Neighbourhood Environment for Physical Activity Scale, physical activity, exercise self-efficacy and various socio-demographic variables. Results indicated: (a) a one-factor solution for the scale, (b) satisfactory validity and reliability coefficients and (c) positive associations between the scale and physical activity. In conclusion, the Neighbourhood Environment for Physical Activity Scale was valid and reliable and could be useful for physical educators and sport scientists.

Keywords:

validation, factor structure, test-retest, ecological, exercise.

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