Item content-relevance is an important consideration for researchers when developing scales used to measure psychological constructs. Aiken (1980) proposed a statistic, V, that can be summarize item ratings obtained from panel of expert judges. This article proposes the application Score confidence interval Aiken's V statistic improve inference unknown population value V. The described, numerical example provided, and demonstration presented in development scale measuring life skills.

The purpose of the study was to identify and describe four Ws athletes’ imagery use: where, when, why, what. Due in-depth nature questions being asked, a qualitative approach employed. participants were 14 elite athletes (7 male 7 female), representing different sports. A constant comparative method analysis conducted by two investigators. conceptual framework developed display use during outside practice, as well for pre-competition, competition, post competition. Results from present...

A pragmatic research philosophy is introduced that embraces mixed-method approaches to applied questions. With its origins in the work of Peirce (1984), James (1907), Dewey (1931), and contemporary support from Rorty (1982, 1990,1991), pragmatism emphasizes practical problems experienced by people, questions posited, consequences inquiry. As a way highlight applications sport psychology, compared constructivism positivism terms philosophical underpinnings methodological applications. The...

The purposes of this study were to identify sources self-confidence in athletes within the sport-confidence framework Vealey (1986, 1988), develop a reliable and valid measure sport-confidence, extend conceptual include test predictions expanded model. In Phases 1, 2, 3 study, preliminary basis for was developed initial psychometric evidence supported factor structure, reliability, validity Sources Sport-Confidence Questionnaire (SSCQ) with 335 college athletes. Phase 4, confirmatory...

Using peer volunteers as delivery agents may improve translation of evidence-based physical activity promotion programs for older adults. This study examined whether tailored support from could initiation and long-term maintenance behavior.Participants were randomized to 2 16-week, group-based programs: (1) peer-delivered, theory-based behavior change; or (2) an intervention typically available in community settings (basic education, gym membership, pedometer self-monitoring),...

Summary Exercise behaviour and sleep are both important health indicators that demonstrate significant decreases with age, remain modifiable well into later life. The current investigation examined the chronic acute relationships between exercise self‐reported in older adults through a secondary analysis of clinical trial lifestyle intervention. Seventy‐nine community‐dwelling, initially sedentary, (mean age = 63.58 years, SD 8.66 years) completed daily home‐based assessments using diary...

This study tested five confirmatory factor analytic (CFA) models of the Positive Affect Negative Schedule (PANAS) to provide validity evidence based on its internal structure. A sample 223 club sport athletes indicated their emotions during past week. Results revealed that an orthogonal two-factor CFA model, specifying error correlations according Zevon and Tellegen’s mood content categories, provided best fit our data. In addition, parameter estimates for this model suggest PANAS scores are...

The present study examined links between physical activity and quality of life experienced by individuals with disabilities recruited from a wheelchair user's basketball tournament. participants included 12 male 14 female adults the ages 18-54 (M=31.12, SD=10.75) who all reported one or more condition(s) that impacted their daily living. They were administered Physical Activity Scale for Individuals Disabilities (Washburn, Weimo, McAuley, Frogley, & Figoni, 2002) in-depth interviews focused...

The present study explored the sources of stress and coping strategies five female first-year university swimmers. results group individual interviews revealed major experienced by our participants were training intensity, high performance expectations, interpersonal relationships, being away from home, academics. utilized social support, emotional release, humor/fun as their primary responses during early part first year. As year progressed, cognitive such positive reinterpretation task...

The purpose of this study was to utilize multiple perspectives describe the major influences and experiences during development highly talented collegiate athletes. Eight NCAA Division I athletes, 12 parents, 6 coaches participated in study. In-depth semi-structured interviews analyzed through grounded theory analytic procedures (Strauss & Corbin, 1998) were used. Overall, it ascertained that a favorable interaction between perceived genetic dispositions, practice, situational factors,...

Abstract Objective Despite the well‐established health benefits of physical activity, role exercise for eating disorders (ED) is controversial; thus dictating a need better understanding mechanisms and ED. The purpose our study was to examine conceptual model that hypothesizes regular without psychological compulsion might impart beneficial effects preventing treating Method University students ( N = 539) completed self‐report assessments quality life, level, ED risk dependence symptoms....

The purposes of the present investigation were to examine coping responses different subgroups athletes (e.g., high and low trait anxious athletes), assess consistency athlete’s behaviors across situations. Two-hundred seventy-three completed Sport Anxiety Scale (SAS) by Smith, Smoll, & Schutz (1990) assessments in state versions sport adapted COPE (MCOPE) Crocker Graham (1995). measures assessed situations for which actually experienced. results three separate, doubly multivariate,...

The factorial and construct validity of the Exercise Imagery Inventory (EII) were assessed with 3 separate samples participants. In Phase 1, a 41-item measure was administered to 504 undergraduate students. Exploratory factor analysis supported 4-factor model that explained 65% variance. 2, 19-item sample 509 individuals assess 4- 5-factor models. During 3, 724 participants completed EII, Leisure Time Questionnaire (Godin & Shephard, 1985), Barriers Self-Efficacy Scale (McAuley, 1992)...

Abstract Little attention has been given to how endurance sport athletes cope with periods of extreme physical duress. This study explored behavioral and psychological characteristics coping responses associated "hitting the Wall" (HTW) using inductive grounded theory analytic procedures (CitationCharmaz, 2000). Marathon runners (N = 57; M age 41.79 yrs) were recruited from two online marathon listserves members who are experienced, recreational runners. Characteristics HTW included many...

To identify intervention components that may promote longterm changes of physical activity among older adults in a behavioral theory-based trial.

Women face particular challenges when quitting smoking, especially those with weight concerns. A multi-behavioral smoking cessation intervention addressing these concerns and incorporating guided imagery may assist women to engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors. An mHealth app can easily disseminate such an intervention. The goals of this pilot study were develop test the feasibility potential See Me Smoke-Free™ address diet, physical activity among smokers. We used pragmatic,...

There has been a large growth of sport psychology stress/coping research in the last decade. However, skilled and moderately golfers have not received much attention. Therefore, purposes this qualitative, descriptive study were to assess sources stress coping responses with regard performance related stress. Semi-structured interviews conducted 11 who played minimum 10 rounds golf during current season. Using analytic strategies described by Côté, Salmela, Baria, Russell (1993) J., J. H., A....