Description

The Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire (TSRQ) is an important tool for assessing individuals’ motivation regarding therapeutic adherence and the adoption of healthy behaviors. Proper design, analysis, and calibration of the questionnaire ensure the reliability and validity of the results, providing valuable insights into the understanding of self-determination and individuals’ motivation in therapeutic settings.

Objective

The primary goal of the Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire (TSRQ) is to evaluate individuals’ motivation in relation to the adoption and maintenance of healthy behaviors, as well as adherence to treatment programs or other medical recommendations. The TSRQ measures the different forms of behavioral regulation, ranging from autonomous regulation (intrinsic motivation) to controlled regulation (extrinsic motivation).

Analysis

The analysis of the data collected with the TSRQ includes descriptive statistics, which present the basic characteristics of the data such as means, variances, and percentages for each type of behavioral regulation. It also involves frequency analysis, through the recording and examination of the distribution of responses for each item. Comparative analysis is conducted to highlight differences in responses among various participant groups, such as age groups, gender, or type of treatment. In addition, correlation analyses are carried out to explore the relationship between behavioral regulation and other parameters, including treatment effectiveness and psychological well-being. Finally, factor analysis is used to examine the structure of the TSRQ subscales and to verify the theoretical construct of the tool.

Calibration

Calibration of the TSRQ refers to the evaluation of its reliability and validity. This process may begin with preliminary testing on a small sample of participants in order to identify and resolve potential issues. Reliability analysis, often performed using statistical methods such as Cronbach’s alpha, ensures the internal consistency of the TSRQ subscales. Validity analysis focuses on content, criterion, and construct validity to confirm that the questionnaire measures what it is intended to measure. Cross-validation using data from different samples further supports the reliability and validity of the results.

References

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Levesque, C. S., Williams, G. C., Elliot, D., Pickering, M. A., Bodenhamer, B., & Finley, P. J. (2007). Validating the theoretical structure of the Treatment Self-Regulation Questionnaire (TSRQ) across three different health behaviors. Health Education Research, 22(5), 691–702.