{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Measurement of basic psychological needs for physical activity participation for college students with intellectual disabilities: A validation study.
{Author}: Sur MH;Shapiro DR;Li H;
{Journal}: J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
{Volume}: 37
{Issue}: 5
{Year}: 2024 Sep
{Factor}: 2.162
{DOI}: 10.1111/jar.13246
{Abstract}: <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.