Psychometric Validation of Senior Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument

Chien-Yu Liu, Linda Li-Chuan Lin, Jiunn-Jye Sheu and Raymond Kim-Wai Sum
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Chien-Yu Liu: Graduate Institute of Physical Education, Health & Leisure Studies, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
Linda Li-Chuan Lin: Graduate Institute of Physical Education, Health & Leisure Studies, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
Jiunn-Jye Sheu: School of Population Health, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, USA
Raymond Kim-Wai Sum: Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 11, 1-9

Abstract: Aim: To validate the Senior Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument (SPPLI). Methods: In the pilot study, we refined the Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument (PPLI, Cronbach’s α = 0.94, initially designed for adults) into SPPLI using internal reliability, content validity, and construct validity results. A total of 341 older adults recruited from community centers in Southern Taiwan participated in the study. A principle component analysis (PCA) identified three components of SPPLI. Results: Eleven items were captured from the 18-item PPLI as the SPPLI (Cronbach’s α = 0.90). SPPLI exhibits three components: attitude toward physical activity, physical activity ability, and sociality around physical activity. Significant differences were discovered in physical activity ability by educational attainment ( p < 0.05) and in all three components by stage of exercise (maintenance vs. non-maintenance) ( p < 0.05). The SPPLI possesses proper reliability and validity to assess physical literacy among older adults. Conclusions: This instrument is suggested for physical literacy assessments in physical activity programs to assess the needs of older adults and/or the effectiveness of an intervention program that aims to improve the attitude, ability, and sociality of physical activity.

Keywords: physical literacy; exercise attitude; exercise ability; social skill; active aging (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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