Validity and Reliability of the Greek Version of the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2021 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 8 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : Eleni Theodoropoulou, Nektarios A. M. Stavrou, Konstantinos Karteroliotis

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V8I2P110

How to Cite?

Eleni Theodoropoulou, Nektarios A. M. Stavrou, Konstantinos Karteroliotis, "Validity and Reliability of the Greek Version of the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 8,  no. 2, pp. 54-59, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V8I2P110

Abstract:

The current study examined the validity and reliability of the Greek version of a five-item Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale (Marcus, Selby, Niaura, & Rossi, 1992). Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were performed in a sample of 360 students (M ± SD = 23.54 ± 5.96 years). In addition, a CFA was applied in a second sample of 726 physically active adults (M ± SD = 38.80 ± 13.64 years). Further, associations were examined among the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale and physical activity (PA), PA attraction, positive and negative aspects of PA, and various socio-demographic variables. Results indicated: (a) a one-factor solution for the Exercise Self-Εfficacy Scale, (b) satisfactory validity and reliability coefficients, (c) positive associations among the scale and PA, PA attraction and positive aspects of PA and (d) a negative association between the scale and negative aspects of PA. In conclusion, the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale was valid and reliable and could be useful for physical educators and trainers.

Keywords:

validation, factor structure, test-retest, self-efficacy, exercise.

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