International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (Sep 2011)

Measuring enjoyment of physical activity in older adults: invariance of the physical activity enjoyment scale (paces) across groups and time

  • Fanning Jason T,
  • Gothe Neha P,
  • Mailey Emily L,
  • Wójcicki Thomas R,
  • Szabo Amanda N,
  • Phillips Siobhan M,
  • Olson Erin A,
  • Mullen Sean P,
  • Kramer Arthur F,
  • McAuley Edward

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-8-103
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 1
p. 103

Abstract

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Abstract The purpose of this study was to validate the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) in a sample of older adults. Participants within two different exercise groups were assessed at two time points, 6 months apart. Group and longitudinal invariance was established for a novel, 8-item version of the PACES. The shortened, psychometrically sound measure provides researchers and practitioners an expedited and reliable instrument for assessing the enjoyment of physical activity.