INTRODUCTION: Measures of parental self-efficacy (PSE) for healthy dietary or physical activity (PA) behaviors in children have been used in several studies; however, further psychometric validation of PSE for these behaviors is needed. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of a new PSE instrument. METHODS:Mothers (n = 162) of 6-year-old children in the Healthy School Start prevention trial of childhood obesity responded to the instrument and a parent-report questionnaire on diet and PA in children. In addition, PA was objectively assessed by accelerometry. RESULTS: Exploratory factor analysis yielded a structure composed of three factors of PSE for dietary and PA behaviors in children, and PSE was associated with parent-report of these behaviors. Internal consistency was good. DISCUSSION: Preliminary support of the validity and reliability of the PSE instrument was provided. The measure may be useful in prevention and treatment trials of childhood obesity.
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INTRODUCTION: Measures of parental self-efficacy (PSE) for healthy dietary or physical activity (PA) behaviors in children have been used in several studies; however, further psychometric validation of PSE for these behaviors is needed. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of a new PSE instrument. METHODS: Mothers (n = 162) of 6-year-old children in the Healthy School Start prevention trial of childhood obesity responded to the instrument and a parent-report questionnaire on diet and PA in children. In addition, PA was objectively assessed by accelerometry. RESULTS: Exploratory factor analysis yielded a structure composed of three factors of PSE for dietary and PA behaviors in children, and PSE was associated with parent-report of these behaviors. Internal consistency was good. DISCUSSION: Preliminary support of the validity and reliability of the PSE instrument was provided. The measure may be useful in prevention and treatment trials of childhood obesity.
Authors: Catherine Rogers; Sarah E Anderson; Jamie S Dollahite; Tisa F Hill; Chris Holloman; Carla K Miller; Keeley J Pratt; Carolyn Gunther Journal: BMC Public Health Date: 2017-01-09 Impact factor: 3.295
Authors: Sidse Marie Sidenius Bestle; Bodil Just Christensen; Ellen Trolle; Anja Pia Biltoft-Jensen; Jeppe Matthiessen; Sarah Jegsmark Gibbons; Bjarne Kjær Ersbøll; Anne Dahl Lassen Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-12-21 Impact factor: 3.390