Journal article
Measuring the Ability to Tolerate Activity-Related Discomfort: Initial Validation of the Physical Activity Acceptance Questionnaire (PAAQ)
Journal of physical activity & health, v 12(5), pp 717-726
May 2015
PMID: 25106049
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Abstract
Physical activity (PA) is essential for health, but many adults find PA adherence challenging. Acceptance of discomfort related to PA may influence an individual's ability to begin and sustain a program of exercise. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Physical Activity Acceptance Questionnaire (PAAQ).
The PAAQ was administered to 3 distinct samples (N = 418). Each sample completed additional self-report measures; 1 sample also wore accelerometers for 7 days (at baseline and 6 months later).
The PAAQ demonstrated high internal validity for its total score (α = .89) and 2 subscales (Cognitive Acceptance α = .86, Behavioral Commitment α = .85). The PAAQ also showed convergent validity with measures of mindfulness, self-reported physical activity levels, and accelerometer-verified levels of moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA; P-values < .05). The Cognitive Acceptance subscale showed predictive validity for objectively-verified PA levels among individuals attempting to increase PA over 6 months (P = .05). Test-retest reliability for a subset of participants (n = 46) demonstrated high consistency over 1 week (P < .0001).
The PAAQ demonstrates sound psychometric properties, and shows promise for improving the current understanding of PA facilitators and barriers among adults.
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- Title
- Measuring the Ability to Tolerate Activity-Related Discomfort: Initial Validation of the Physical Activity Acceptance Questionnaire (PAAQ)
- Creators
- Meghan L Butryn - Dept of Psychology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PADanielle ArigoGreer A RaggioAlison Infield KaufmanStephanie G KerriganEvan M Forman
- Publication Details
- Journal of physical activity & health, v 12(5), pp 717-726
- Publisher
- United States
- Grant note
- DK095069 / NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK095069 / NIDDK NIH HHS DK092374 / NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK092374 / NIDDK NIH HHS
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology); Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL) [Historical]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000359178900018
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84939188219
- Other Identifier
- 991014878069604721
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- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health