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Construct validity of self-reported historical physical activity.

Heather R Bowles1, Shannon J FitzGerald, James R Morrow

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Norman J. Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA. hrbowles@sc.edu

American Journal of Epidemiology
|July 20, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Self-reported historical walking, running, and jogging (WRJ) activity shows reasonable validity when compared to measured treadmill performance. This accuracy remains consistent for up to 10 years past.

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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Assessing long-term physical activity is crucial for understanding health outcomes.
  • Self-reported data is commonly used but its long-term validity requires examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the construct-related validity of self-reported historical walking, running, and jogging (WRJ) activity.
  • To assess the accuracy of recalling WRJ activity over a 10-year period.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study (1976-1985).
  • Correlated self-reported WRJ with measured cardiorespiratory fitness (treadmill times) and health markers (glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, BMI).
  • Employed statistical analyses including Spearman and partial correlations, ANOVA, ANCOVA, and t tests.

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Main Results:

  • Significant correlations (r = 0.40-0.61) were found between recalled WRJ and treadmill times across all 10 years.
  • Sufficient historical WRJ was linked to higher treadmill times, lower BMIs, and lower triglyceride levels (men).
  • Reporting accuracy for WRJ showed no decay over the 10-year recall period.

Conclusions:

  • Self-reported historical WRJ activity demonstrates reasonable construct validity against objective measures.
  • Individuals reporting sufficient WRJ exhibit better fitness and metabolic profiles.
  • Historical physical activity recall is a valid method for assessing long-term engagement in walking, running, and jogging.