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Scale development for perceived school climate for girls' physical activity.

Amanda S Birnbaum1, Kelly R Evenson, Robert W Motl

  • 1Department of Public Health, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, USA. asb2006@med.cornell.edu

American Journal of Health Behavior
|May 19, 2005
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This study developed a scale to measure middle school girls' perceived school environment for physical activity. Findings indicate teacher behavior positively influences girls' activity levels.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Physical Education

Background:

  • School climate significantly impacts adolescent girls' physical activity.
  • Existing measures may not fully capture perceptions relevant to physical activity.
  • Understanding these perceptions is crucial for promoting healthy lifestyles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a scale assessing perceived school climate for physical activity among middle school girls.
  • To examine the relationship between perceived school climate factors and girls' physical activity.

Main Methods:

  • Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to refine the scale items.
  • Structural equation modeling (SEM) analyzed the relationships between climate factors and physical activity.

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  • The study included sixth and eighth-grade girls.

    • Main Results:

    • A 5-item scale, measuring perceptions of teacher and boy behaviors, demonstrated good fit.
    • Teacher behavior perceptions were positively associated with self-reported physical activity.
    • Boy behavior perceptions did not show a significant association with physical activity.

    Conclusions:

    • Perceived school climate for physical activity is a quantifiable construct in middle school girls.
    • Teacher behaviors appear to be a key factor influencing girls' engagement in physical activity.
    • Further research can refine interventions targeting school environments to boost physical activity.