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Area of Science:

  • Adapted Physical Activity
  • Measurement Validity
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Traditional views on measurement validity in adapted physical activity research are limited.
  • Researchers require clear guidance on validation procedures.
  • A unified concept of measurement validity is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the meaning of measurement validity.
  • To provide appropriate validation procedures for adapted physical activity researchers.
  • To raise awareness of the limitations of traditional validity views.

Main Methods:

  • Review of traditional validity evidence in adapted physical activity research.
  • Discussion of conceptual and empirical limitations of traditional validity frameworks.
  • Recommendation for reporting multiple categories of validity evidence.

Main Results:

  • Traditional validity frameworks have conceptual and empirical limitations.
  • Several validation procedures are described with examples from adapted physical activity.
  • A unified concept of measurement validity is encouraged.

Conclusions:

  • Adapted physical activity research should adopt a unified concept of measurement validity.
  • Researchers should report multiple categories of validity evidence.
  • Enhanced understanding and application of measurement validity are crucial for the field.