Description

The Exercise Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ-E) is a psychometric tool used to measure the self-regulation strategies people employ to maintain their physical activity. The SRQ-E examines various factors such as autonomy, motivation, planning, and exercise management.

Purpose

The main purpose of the SRQ-E is to understand and assess the self-regulation strategies people use to integrate and sustain exercise in their lives. Specifically, the SRQ-E aims to:
Exercise Autonomy: Measure the level of autonomy individuals feel during exercise.
Motivation: Assess the reasons why people exercise, whether intrinsic or extrinsic.
Exercise Planning and Goal Setting: Evaluate how individuals plan and set goals for their exercise.
Management and Barriers: Examine the strategies people use to overcome barriers to exercise.

Analysis

The analysis of SRQ-E data includes:
Descriptive Statistics: Calculation of means, standard deviations, and frequencies of responses.
Comparative Analysis: Comparison of exercise self-regulation strategies across different population groups, such as age, gender, and fitness levels.
Correlational Analysis: Examination of relationships between exercise self-regulation strategies and other factors, such as overall fitness and psychological well-being.
Factor Analysis: Identification of the underlying factors that explain responses to the questionnaire items.

Calibration

The calibration of the SRQ-E includes:
Scale Development: Designing a response scale for each item (e.g., from 1 to 7, where 1 = Not at all and 7 = Very much).
Reliability and Validity: Testing the reliability (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha) and validity of the questionnaire through statistical analyses and pilot testing.
Adaptation and Revision: Adjusting the items based on user feedback and revising the questionnaire to improve accuracy and relevance.

References

Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior. Plenum Press.
Ryan, R. M., Frederick, C. M., Lepes, D., Rubio, N., & Sheldon, K. M. (1997). “Intrinsic motivation and exercise adherence.” International Journal of Sport Psychology, 28, 335–354.
Markland, D., & Tobin, V. J. (2004). “A modification to the behavioural regulation in exercise questionnaire to include an assessment of amotivation.” Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 26(2), 191–196.