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The Physical Activity Support Needs and Strategies Scale: Its Development and Use
Maria Carbó-Carreté1, Joan Guàrdia-Olmos2, Climent Giné3
1Maria Carbó-Carreté, Ramon Llull University, Blanquerna Faculty of Psychology and Educational and Sports Sciences, Barcelona, Spain;
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
|January 30, 2016
Summary
Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) need tailored support for physical activity. This study developed a reliable instrument to assess support needs and strategies, aiding health improvements for people with ID.
Area of Science:
- Health promotion
- Disability studies
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Insufficient physical activity is a significant health concern for individuals with intellectual disability (ID).
- Existing support paradigms for ID emphasize tailored strategies.
- There is a need for validated tools to assess physical activity support for this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and psychometrically evaluate an instrument to assess support needs and strategies for physical activity in individuals with ID.
- To provide a tool that can inform the creation of effective physical activity interventions.
- To enhance community participation and health outcomes for people with ID.
Main Methods:
- Instrument development and psychometric assessment.
- Data collection from three key stakeholder groups: individuals with ID (n=529), service providers (n=522), and family members (n=462).
- Reliability analysis (Cronbach's alpha) and construct validity assessment.
Main Results:
- The developed instrument demonstrated adequate reliability (α = .70–.80) across all versions.
- Adequate construct validity was confirmed, particularly for the service provider version.
- The assessment tool is suitable for informing Individualized Support Plans.
Conclusions:
- The validated instrument effectively measures support needs and strategies for physical activity in individuals with ID.
- This tool can guide the design and implementation of community-based physical activity strategies.
- Improved physical activity engagement can positively impact the health and well-being of people with ID.
