We developed a preliminary Physical
Activity Barriers Questionnaire for Youth with Visual Impairments (PABQ-VI)
using social cognitive theory as the guiding theoretical framework. Twenty-one youth
with VI in Ireland participated in our study. Validity (content test, internal structure, and relations to other variables) and reliability evidence of the PABQ-VI
scores were examined. Content test validity evidence was assessed using a panel
of experts. Item-total correlations were used to assess internal structure validity evidence, and resulted in the removal
of nine items. Bivariate correlations were conducted to establish relations to other variables validity
evidence. Results revealed that scores obtained on the PABQ-VI were negatively
correlated with physical activity levels, but not significantly correlated with
self-efficacy for overcoming barriers. Omega and spilt-half reliability
estimates were used to establish reliability evidence. Results of these
calcuations revealed high reliability estimates. The development of the PABQ-VI
will assist researchers to quickly identify PA barriers that
limit youth with VI, and to help inform the design of future PA interventions.
Wayne State University
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT |
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Publication Date | January 30, 2020 |
Published in Issue | Year 2020 Volume: 11 Issue: 1 |