Abstract
Citation
Ridley K, Dollman J, Olds T. Development and validation of a computer delivered physical activity questionnaire (CDPAQ) for children. Pediatr Exerc Sci 2001;13(1):35-46.
Abstract source: journals.humankinetics.com
The aim was to develop and trial a computer delivered multimedia 1-day physical activity questionnaire (CDPAQ) and to compare this with an equivalent hard copy version (HC). Thirty male and female subjects (1 1.96 ± 0.53 years) were used to assess the validity of the questionnaires by comparing Caltrac counts and heart rate (HR) data with physical activity recalls. Pearson product-moment correlations between the CDPAQ and HR and Caltrac counts ranged from r = 0.36 to 0.63 (p < .05). For the HC, correlations ranged from r = 0.25 to 0.48 (p < .05). While the CDPAQ displayed consistently higher validity correlations, the differences failed to reach statistical significance. Both questionnaires demonstrated high test-retest reliability (r = 0.98, p = .0001). The multimedia features of the CDPAQ may assist children in remembering and characterizing physical activity. The data processing features of the CDPAQ also provide considerable time-saving benefits.
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At A Glance
Individual Physical Activity Behavior Variables
| Expenditure |
|---|
| Total Energy |
| Vigorous Physical Activity |
| Moderate Physical Activity |
| Sedentary Activity |
Domain(s)
Individual Physical Activity Behavior
Measure Type
Questionnaire
Measure Availability
Not reported
Number of Items
Not reported
Study location
Southern Australia, Australia
Languages
English
Information about Development of Measure
Nothing to add
Study Design
Study Participants
Age
6 - 11 Years
12 - 18 Years
Sex
Female
Male
Race/Ethnicity
Not reported
Predominantly Low-income/Low-SES
Not reported
Sample Size
45
Study Design
Design Type
Validation/Reliability
Health Outcomes Assessed
None
Obesity Measures
Not applicable
BMI Measured or Self-reported
Not applicable
Covariates
Not reported
Data Reported on Race/Ethnicity
Not applicable
Data Reported on SES
Not applicable
SES-related Variables
Not applicable
How To Use
Administration
Who Administered
Self-administered
How Administered
Web-based
Time Required
Not reported
Training Required
Not reported
Instructions on Use
Not reported
Data Analysis
Data Collection/Analysis Costs
Not available
Data Collection/Protocol
Not available
Instructions on Data Analysis
Not reported
Validity (3)
| Type of validity | Construct/subscale assessed | Criterion measure used | Test/statistic used | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Total MET''s spent in physical activity | Caltrac counts | Pearson Product-Moment Correlations | CDPAQ: r= 0.41, p<.05; HC: r= 0.25, p<.05 |
| Criterion | Minutes spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity | Caltrac counts | Pearson Product-Moment Correlations | CDPAQ: r= 0.36, p<.05; HC: r= 0.13 |
| Criterion | Total minutes spent in physical activity | Caltrac counts | Pearson Product-Moment Correlations | CDPAQ: r= 0.41, p<.05; HC: r= 0.33, p<.05 |
Reliability (6)
| Type of reliability | Construct/subscale assessed | Test/statistic used | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test-retest | HC (hard-copy version) | Total MET's spent in physical activity | r=0.98, p<.05 |
| Test-retest | CDPAQ | Minutes spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity | r=0.92, p<.05 |
| Test-retest | CDPAQ | Total minutes spent in physical activity | r=0.91, p<.05 |
| Test-retest | CDPAQ | Total MET''s spent in physical activity | r=0.98, p<.05 |
| Test-retest | HC (hard-copy version) | Minutes spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity | r=0.97 |
| Test-retest | HC (hard-copy version) | Total minutes spent in physical activity | r=0.96, p<.05 |