Table 4 Factor structure of pre-determined constructs in the questionnaire
From: Validation of a maternal questionnaire on correlates of physical activity in preschool children
Factor structure | Variables 1 | Eigenvalue | % variance explained | Cronbach's alpha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Child personality/PA enjoyment | ||||
Factor 1 | Describe child as physically active, child enjoys physical activity | 1.62 | 40.5 | 0.76 |
Factor 2 | Describe child as restless and as well-behaved (reversed) | 1.37 | 34.3 | 0.51 |
Variables removed 2 : describe child as outgoing | ||||
Parental support | ||||
Factor 1 | Encourage child to do PA; do PA with child; provide transport to places where child can do PA; watch child participate in PA | 2.42 | 60.6 | 0.77 |
Variables removed 2 : tell child PA is good for health | ||||
Maternal self-efficacy for social support (Difficult to...) | ||||
Factor 1 | Encourage child to go outside and play; encourage child to play active game instead of watch TV; play active game with child at weekend | 1.86 | 61.9 | 0.68 |
Variables removed 2 : take child outside to play when it is hot; play active game with child when feeling tired | ||||
Parental rules (Child can...) | ||||
Factor 1 | Watch TV at meal times; go to bed when they want to; eat snacks while watching TV | 1.80 | 26.8 | 0.56 |
Factor 2 | Play ball games in the house; run or ride a tricycle/scooter in the house | 1.26 | 23.8 | 0.60 |
Factor 3 | Play in the park/playground with older children | 1.01 | 17.6 | NA |
Variables removed: play in the garden without adult supervision 3 | ||||
Parental restrictions | ||||
Factor 1 | Restrict child's computer use; restrict child playing computer games | NA | NA | 0.63 |
Variables removed 2 : restrict child playing outside; restrict child's TV viewing | ||||
Barriers to PA | ||||
Factor 1 | Child is not interested in the activity; weather is too bad; I am too busy; scared child will get hurt | 2.93 | 27.3 | 0.69 |
Factor 2 | Fees for clubs/swimming pools are too high; difficult to get to PA places; no play areas/parks near home; no other children for child to play with | 1.23 | 24.8 | 0.66 |
Variables removed 2 : child lacks skills to do PA; no adult available to supervise child | ||||
Local environment | ||||
Factor 1 | Other children near home who child can play with; play areas, parks or gyms close to home where child can play | 1.51 | 25.2 | 0.52 |
Factor 2 | Heavy traffic on local streets; concerned about road safety in area | 1.43 | 23.9 | 0.62 |
Variables removed2: somewhere at home where child can play outside3; public transport is limited in our area. | ||||