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A new rating-of-fatigue (ROF) scale effectively tracks perceived fatigue intensity. This validated scale demonstrates strong convergent validity across exercise, recovery, and daily life, offering practical applications for understanding fatigue.

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  • Psychometrics
  • Human Performance Measurement

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  • Fatigue assessment is crucial for understanding human performance and well-being.
  • Existing methods for quantifying fatigue may lack comprehensive validation across diverse contexts.
  • A reliable and valid scale is needed to track perceived fatigue intensity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel Rating-of-Fatigue (ROF) scale.
  • To assess the ROF scale's ability to track perceived fatigue intensity.
  • To establish the scale's validity across various physiological and daily living conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Four experiments were conducted to construct and validate the ROF scale.
  • Face, convergent, and discriminant validity were tested.
  • The scale's correlation with physiological measures (e.g., heart rate, blood lactate) and physical activity (accelerometer counts) was examined.

Main Results:

  • The ROF scale demonstrated good face validity, with descriptors enhancing usability.
  • High convergent validity was found with physiological measures during exercise and recovery (P < 0.001).
  • The ROF scale correlated significantly with time of day and physical activity across a full week (P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • The ROF scale exhibits strong face and convergent validity in diverse settings.
  • The scale is a valuable tool for assessing fatigue during exercise, recovery, and daily activities.
  • The ROF scale holds significant theoretical and applied potential for fatigue research.