%0 Journal Article
%T Measurement of basic psychological needs for physical activity participation for college students with intellectual disabilities: A validation study.
%A Sur MH
%A Shapiro DR
%A Li H
%J J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
%V 37
%N 5
%D 2024 Sep
%M 38982871
%F 2.162
%R 10.1111/jar.13246
%X <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Measurement instruments to understand self-determined motivation towards physical activity among college students with intellectual disabilities are needed to develop programs to support physical and psychological health and well-being. The purpose of the current study was to validate a modified questionnaire measuring basic psychological needs towards physical activity among college students with intellectual disabilities.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A total of 108 college students with intellectual disabilities completed the modified questionnaire. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire was examined.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated a six-factor model had good model fit. Cronbach's alpha values showed acceptable reliability evidence of the instrument as a whole, although some alpha values in subdomains of the instrument were below acceptable values.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>The modified questionnaire was found to have acceptable validity evidence. Further studies are needed with refinement of answer options and the addition of more questions to increase reliability.