The Relatedness to Others in Physical Activity Scale: Evidence for Structural and Criterion Validity

Philip M. Wilson; Enrique Garcia Bengoechea

doi:10.1111/j.1751-9861.2010.00052.x

The Relatedness to Others in Physical Activity Scale: Evidence for Structural and Criterion Validity

Philip M. Wilson
, Enrique Garcia Bengoechea

Brock University
McGill University

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The purpose of this study was to test the structural and criterion validity of scores derived from the Relatedness to Others in Physical Activity Scale (ROPAS). The participants (n₁ = 893; n₂ = 522) completed the ROPAS in addition to demographic questions (study 1) and well-being indicators (study 2) using cross-sectional, nonexperimental surveys. Confirmatory factor analysis (study 1) supported the tenability of a 6-item ROPAS measurement model that was invariant across gender. Higher ROPAS scores were associated with greater perceived autonomy and competence and greater well-being (study 2). Overall, these findings suggested the ROPAS displays a number of psychometric properties that render the instrument useful for investigating issues of belonging and connectedness with others in global physical activity settings.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	61-87
Number of pages	27
Journal	Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research
Volume	15
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-9861.2010.00052.x
Publication status	Published - Jun 2010
Externally published	Yes

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