Psychometric properties of the Italian Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale relationship to weight stigma and body esteem

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Soraci, P, Griffiths, MD ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8880-6524, Bevan, N, O'Brien, KS, Lin, C-Y, Pisanti, R, Servidio, R, Granata, TG, D'Aleo, E, Lo Destro, C and Szabo, A, 2024. Psychometric properties of the Italian Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale relationship to weight stigma and body esteem. Stigma and Health. ISSN 2376-6972

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Abstract

Physical inactivity is a growing problem that contributes to a range of negative health consequences, such as psychological and physical issues and weight gain. Recent evidence suggests that the tendency to avoid physical activity is associated with weight stigma and low (body-related) self-esteem. New cross-culturally validated psychometric scales for assessing nonparticipation in physical activity could help researchers and practitioners better understand the psychosocial factors contributing to avoidance of physical activity and for the more efficient promotion of an active lifestyle. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Italian Tendency to Avoid Physical Activity and Sport Scale (TAPAS) by conducting a confirmatory factor analysis and calculating the scale’s internal consistency and convergent/discriminant validity. An Italian sample (N = 235; 57.4% females, Mage = 35.17 years; SD = ±10.83) participated in an online survey. The measures included the TAPAS, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale–21, Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire, Body Esteem Scale, and Exercise Addiction Inventory–Revised. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis supported a first-order one-factor scale, and the TAPAS showed good internal consistency. Additionally, the TAPAS was positively associated with body mass index, weight stigma, anxiety, stress, and depression; it was negatively associated with self-esteem and body self-esteem. The results suggest that the TAPAS is a psychometrically reliable and valid measure for assessing the tendency to avoid physical activity and sport among Italian-speaking individuals. The study also expands the knowledge of psychosocial factors involved in avoiding sports and participation in physical activity.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	Stigma and Health
Creators:	Soraci, P., Griffiths, M.D., Bevan, N., O'Brien, K.S., Lin, C.-Y., Pisanti, R., Servidio, R., Granata, T.G., D'Aleo, E., Lo Destro, C. and Szabo, A.
Publisher:	American Psychological Association (APA)
Date:	9 September 2024
ISSN:	2376-6972
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1037/sah0000579 DOI 2212166 Other
Rights:	© 2024 The Author(s). This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0). This license permits copying and redistributing the work in any medium or format, as well as adapting the material for any purpose, even commercially.
Divisions:	Schools > School of Social Sciences
Record created by:	Laura Ward
Date Added:	10 Sep 2024 08:23
Last Modified:	10 Sep 2024 08:23
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/52195