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Development of an exercise identity scale

D F Anderson1, C M Cychosz

  • 1Iowa State University, Ames 50011.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|June 1, 1994
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This study introduces the Exercise Identity Scale, a reliable tool to measure how central exercise is to a person's self-concept. This scale can help predict exercise adherence and inform intervention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology of Exercise
  • Self-Concept and Identity
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Understanding the psychological factors influencing exercise behavior is crucial for public health.
  • The concept of self, including how individuals identify with specific activities like exercise, plays a significant role in sustained participation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an instrument measuring the salience of exercise identity.
  • To assess the reliability and validity of the 9-item Exercise Identity Scale.

Main Methods:

  • Administered the 9-item Exercise Identity Scale to 51 college students.
  • Evaluated test-retest reliability over one week.
  • Assessed construct validity by examining relationships with exercise participation variables.

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Main Results:

  • The Exercise Identity Scale demonstrated high test-retest reliability (.93) and internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha .94).
  • Evidence of validity was established through significant relationships between exercise identity scores and exercise-related variables.

Conclusions:

  • The Exercise Identity Scale is a reliable and valid measure of exercise identity.
  • This scale can be a valuable tool for identifying individuals likely or unlikely to maintain exercise programs.
  • Findings support the use of the scale in developing targeted intervention strategies to promote exercise adherence.