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The Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) is a valid and reliable tool for assessing enjoyment in overweight and obese adolescents. Higher enjoyment may increase physical activity participation in this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric obesity research
  • Psychometric validation studies
  • Adolescent health and wellness

Background:

  • Overweight and obesity are significant health concerns in adolescents.
  • Understanding factors influencing physical activity is crucial for intervention.
  • The Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) is used to measure enjoyment of physical activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) in adolescents with overweight and obesity.
  • To determine the validity and reliability of the PACES in this specific population.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 139 adolescents (91 girls, 48 boys) with overweight and obesity participated.
  • Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were used to assess the scale's structure.
  • Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) and test-retest reliability (Spearman's rho) were calculated.
  • Convergent validity was examined against measures of physical activity intention, attraction, cardiorespiratory fitness, and skinfolds.

Main Results:

  • Factor analysis revealed a two-factor structure for the PACES.
  • The scale demonstrated very high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.908).
  • Test-retest reliability indicated good temporal agreement (Spearman's rho = 0.815, p < 0.001).
  • Adequate convergent validity was found with measures of physical activity intention, attraction, cardiorespiratory fitness, and skinfold thickness.

Conclusions:

  • The PACES is confirmed as a valid and reliable measure of physical activity enjoyment in overweight and obese adolescents.
  • Physical activity enjoyment may play a significant role in the participation of these adolescents in physical activities.
  • The findings support the use of PACES for research and clinical practice involving this demographic.