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Validation of the exercise-related cognitive errors questionnaire short form
Sean R Locke1, James Sessford2, Mary E Jung3
1Brock University, St Catharines, ON, Canada.
Health Psychology Open
|August 21, 2025
Summary
This study developed a shorter, valid questionnaire to measure exercise-related cognitive errors, which are negative thought patterns about exercise. The new scale effectively assesses how individuals perceive exercise barriers through a biased lens.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Exercise-related cognitive errors involve viewing exercise engagement negatively.
- The original 16-item Exercise-Related Cognitive Errors Questionnaire (E-CEQ) measures these errors.
- A need exists for a more concise measure of these cognitive patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a short form of the E-CEQ (ECEQ-SF).
- To assess the psychometric properties of the ECEQ-SF.
- To confirm the unidimensional factor structure and criterion-related validity of the ECEQ-SF.
Main Methods:
- Utilized three datasets (N = 394, 177, 1027) for analysis.
- Performed exploratory factor analysis to identify the optimal item structure.
- Evaluated criterion-related validity by correlating ECEQ-SF scores with key exercise variables.
Main Results:
- A seven-item, one-factor model demonstrated a good fit across all datasets.
- The ECEQ-SF exhibited a unidimensional factor structure.
- The ECEQ-SF showed comparable correlations to the original E-CEQ with exercise variables, supporting its validity.
Conclusions:
- The ECEQ-SF is a reliable and valid measure for assessing exercise-related cognitive errors.
- The short form effectively captures negative cognitive biases related to perceived exercise barriers.
- This validated tool can aid in understanding and addressing psychological factors influencing exercise behavior.
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