Psychometric properties of problematic exercise measures: a systematic review

Alcaraz-Ibáñez, M., Paterna, A., Griffiths, M.D. ORCID: 0000-0001-8880-6524 and Sicilia, Á., 2022. Psychometric properties of problematic exercise measures: a systematic review. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. ISSN 1750-984X

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Abstract

The present study summarized, compared, and critically appraised the methodological quality of the most used self-report measures assessing problematic exercise (PE) (i.e. CES, CET, EAI, EDQ, EDS, OEQ). A pre-registered systematic review was conducted in accordance with the 2018 COSMIN criteria and PRISMA methodology. Six electronic databases were searched for studies developing, validating and/or testing the psychometric properties of the psychometric instruments. Data from 48 studies comprising the six original instruments and their eight modified versions were included. The methodological quality (risk-bias) of the development studies of all 14 instruments was rated as ‘inadequate’. Limited evidence base in support of most of the measurement properties under examination was found, with the most relevant being that concerning content validity. Findings call into question (i) the accuracy and usefulness of the body of evidence obtained by employing these instruments, and (ii) the advisability of persisting with its use, at least until the issues identified in the present study have been adequately addressed. Obtaining further evidence on the measurement properties of existing self-report PE instruments as well as providing them in early stages of development for those to be proposed in the future should be a priority for research in this field.

Item Type: Journal article
Publication Title: International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Creators: Alcaraz-Ibáñez, M., Paterna, A., Griffiths, M.D. and Sicilia, Á.
Publisher: Routledge
Date: 24 August 2022
ISSN: 1750-984X
Identifiers:
NumberType
10.1080/1750984x.2022.2111664DOI
1593144Other
Divisions: Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by: Jonathan Gallacher
Date Added: 25 Aug 2022 14:53
Last Modified: 24 Aug 2023 03:00
URI: https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/46920

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