Tool-Description

The Social Provisions in the Exercise Setting (SPTES-48) is a psychometric tool designed to assess the social support that individuals receive in the context of exercise or sports. The scale consists of 48 questions that explore the different dimensions of social support, which influence participation and engagement in exercise.

The SPTES-48 examines six key dimensions of social support within the exercise context:

Attachment: A sense of having someone available for emotional support and companionship during exercise.

Guidance: Receiving advice and direction regarding exercise.

Social Integration: Feeling a sense of belonging to a social group with shared interests in exercise.

Reassurance of Worth: Feeling that one’s efforts and abilities are recognized and appreciated by others.

Reliable Alliance: A sense of having people to rely on when help is needed.

Opportunity for Nurturance: The opportunity to provide support and help others during exercise.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data collected from the SPTES-48 are analyzed to identify the types of social support that influence participation and adherence to exercise. The main analytical procedures include:

Reliability analysis to determine the internal consistency of the scale, using indicators such as Cronbach’s alpha.

Factor analysis to confirm the dimensions that constitute social support in the exercise setting.

Correlation analysis to examine the relationship between social support and other factors, such as exercise motivation, adherence, and self-efficacy.

The data can be used in research to promote participation in exercise and to understand the role of social support in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Purpose

The goal of the SPTES-48 is to evaluate the social dimensions that support participation and commitment to exercise. This tool can be used to:

Understand how social support influences participation in exercise and sports.

Design interventions that enhance social support in exercise programs.

Study how different aspects of social support relate to motivation and persistence in exercise.

Calibration

The calibration of the SPTES-48 includes:

Reliability analysis to ensure the stability and internal consistency of responses.

Confirmatory factor analysis to validate the different dimensions of social support in the exercise context.

Cross-validation in different populations to ensure that the scale is generalizable and applicable across various exercise settings.

Bibliography

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Sarason, I. G., Sarason, B. R., & Pierce, G. R. (1990). Traditional views of social support and the family. In T. P. Gullotta, G. R. Adams, & R. Montemayor (Eds.), Developing social competency in adolescence (pp. 95-119). Sage Publications.