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Thesis
Effort observation in movement research: an interobserver reliability study
Master of Arts (M.A.), Hahnemann University
Jun 1984
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-2660
Abstract
Effort observation describes the qualitative process of human movement in terms of the mover's inner attitudes toward using flow, space, weight, and time. Although it has been applied usefully to the study of body movement in dance and theater performance, child development, psychotherapy, and culture, Effort observation cannot be incorporated into formal research methodology until it demonstrates reliability as a measuring instrument. An interobserver reliability study of Effort observation was administered to test the hypothesis that statistically significant interobserver reliability can be obtained among independent ratings of Effort elements and qualities. An interclass correlation coefficient was computed for each pair of Effort qualities, (e.g., Strength and Lightness), to determine the consistency of raters by Effort element, (e.g., Weight). To establish reliability scores for each quality, (e.g., presence or absence of Strength), a Chi square was calculated. A nonsignificant Chi square was expected to indicate consistency. Observations of Space, Weight, Time, Bound Flow, Directness, Strength, Lightness, and Suddeness achieved a respectable degree of statistically significant interrater consistency. Observations of Flow, Free Flow, Indirectness, and Sustainment did not. These findings imply (a) the need to reformulate the concept of Flow; (b) the presence of cultural bias in the observation of "indulging" attitudes toward Space and Time; and (c) the need for more interobserver reliability tests of Effort observation.
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- Title
- Effort observation in movement research
- Creators
- Catherine McCoubrey - Drexel University, Hahnemann University (1982-1993)
- Contributors
- Martha Davis (Advisor) - Drexel University, Hahnemann University (1982-1993)
- Awarding Institution
- Hahnemann University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Hahnemann University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Hahnemann University (1982-1993); Creative Arts in Therapy [Historical]; Mental Health (Technology/Sciences) [Historical]; School of Allied Health Professions (1982-1988)
- Other Identifier
- 2660; 991014632277704721