Validity and Reliability of Three Self-Report Instruments for Assessing Attainment of Physical Activity Guidelines in University Students

The purpose of this study was to compare the validity and reliability of three short physical activity self-report instruments to determine their potential for use with university student populations. The participants (N = 155; 44.5% male; 22.9 ± 5.13 years) wore an accelerometer for 9 consecutive days and completed a single-item measure, the a brief two item measure and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire—Short Form questionnaires on day 1 and 9. Correlations between self-reported and accelerometer derived moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels were moderate for the International Physical Activity Questionnaire—Short Form, while poor for the single-item measure and the a brief two item measure. The agreement level was high with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire—Short Form (77.4%) and moderate for both the single-item measure (45.2 %) and a brief two item measure (44.5 %). The intraclass correlations between the two administrations were moderate to strong across all measures (0.52–0.70) in 133 participants. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire—Short Form is the most suitable of these three self-report instruments for use with this population due to higher correlations and levels of agreement with accelerometry.     

The dynamic control ratio at the equilibrium point (DCRe): introducing relative and absolute reliability scores

Analytical methods to assess thigh muscle balance need to provide reliable data to allow meaningful interpretation. However, reproducibility of the dynamic control ratio at the equilibrium point has not been evaluated yet. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare relative and absolute reliability indices of its angle and moment values with conventional and functional hamstring–quadriceps ratios. Furthermore, effects of familiarisation and angular velocity on reproducibility were analysed. A number of 33 male volunteers participated in 3 identical test sessions. Peak moments (PMs) were determined unilaterally during maximum concentric and eccentric knee flexion (prone) and extension (supine position) at 0.53, 1.57 and 2.62 rad · s^–1. A repeated measure, ANOVA, confirmed systematic bias. Intra-class correlation coefficients and standard errors of measurement indicated relative and absolute reliability. Correlation coefficients were averaged over respective factors and tested for significant differences. All balance scores showed comparable low-to-moderate relative (<0.8–0.9) and good absolute reliability (<10%). Relative reproducibility of dynamic control equilibrium parameters augmented with increasing angular velocity, but not with familiarisation. At 2.62 rad · s^–1, high (moment: 0.906) to moderate (angle: 0.833) relative reliability scores with accordingly high absolute indices (4.9% and 6.4%) became apparent. Thus, the dynamic control equilibrium is an equivalent method for the reliable assessment of thigh muscle balance.     

A short German Physical-Self-Concept Questionnaire for elementary school children (PSCQ-C): Factorial validity and measurement invariance across gender

Research on children’s physical self-concept (PSC) is increasingly recognised as an important field of psychology. However, there is a lack of instruments suitable for younger children at elementary school age. In the present study, a short German 21-item Physical Self-Concept-Questionnaire for children (PSCQ-C) was tested measuring seven specific facets of elementary school children’s PSC (strength, endurance, speed, flexibility, coordination, physical appearance, global sport competence). A number of 770 elementary school children aged 8–12 years completed the PSCQ-C. Results showed good psychometric properties and high reliabilities of the seven scales. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the presumed 7-factor model fitted the data best compared to a global 1- and 2-factor model. Also, full measurement invariance was strongly established. Correlations among the seven scales were mainly moderate. Gender differences were suggestive of developmental trends that are consistent with prior studies. These results provide support that the PSCQ-C is a confidential instrument with sound psychometric properties measuring seven specific facets of elementary school children’s PSC.     

Somewhere in the Middle: The Measurement of Third Culture

This study explores the concept of “third culture,” which has not been tested by quantified measures since it was introduced. This study develops the 10-item measurement of third culture based on three dimensions—equality, commonality, and transcendence. Two hundred and fifteen international married individuals from 42 countries participated in a self-administered email survey. The findings indicated that the new scale is reliable and functions as a single dimension instead of as three subdimensions. Suggestions for future study as well as several implications on theory and methodology are discussed, drawing on the experience of this study.     

稳定分布及其应用研究

收益率的分布特征对于投资组合和风险管理理论具有重要意义.本文通过对上证指数进行全面系统研究,指出利用稳定分布能够更好地拟合我国股票市场的收益率,并且在稳定分布情况下,利用VaR和预期损失两个指标来度量风险.     

动作协调与"爆发力"表现田径跳跃动作协调能力测量与评价方法研究

通过专家访谈与问卷调查,确定了6组12项动作指标作为协调能力测试行为样本。运用生物力学方法与人体运动的动力学方法,以相同动作冗余自由度的控制与不控制作为刺激变量,以动作爆发力表现水平的差值为因变量,通过对两组不同水平被试测验成绩的比较,对跳跃专项动作协调能力进行了定性与定量评价。     

体力活动测量方法研究进展

体力活动水平与健康之间存在着剂量反应,如何准确测量体力活动水平是研究人员关心的问题。本文综述了体力活动研究的几种主要方法:行为观察法,双标水法,间接热量测量法,心率法,运动传感器法,问卷法。双标水法被认为是人体能量消耗测量的金标准,间接热量测量法也经常被用来校正其他测量方法,但这两种方法很难在大规模人群中应用。运动传感器和问卷法是在大规模人群中应用比较多的两种方法。     

我国国民体质检测指标体系的变化研究

通过对近几十年来幼儿、学生、成人和老人组检测指标体系进行整理、研究,发现形态、机能和素质3类指标趋于稳定和合理,医学上的部分指标运用在学生的体质检测上,心理健康和社会适应方面的指标几乎没有。建议在幼儿组加入反应心理发育的测试指标（或量表）,在学生和成年人组加入心理健康和社会适应测试指标（或量表）,老年人群的测试应与健康检查结合在一起及尽快制定出70岁以上老年人群的测试指标。     

国内邮轮旅游体验质量测量及其提升研究——以广西北海——越南下龙湾海上邮轮旅游航线为例

打造高品质的独特旅游体验是发展邮轮旅游的关键之一。广西北海——越南下龙湾海上邮轮旅游航线是目前我国唯一一条正在运营的跨国海上旅游航线,在对南宁、桂林、北海3个一级客源市场和邮轮乘客进行问卷调查的基础上,文章对该航线游客体验质量进行了测量,并据此总结出国内邮轮旅游体验质量提升的一般性策略。     

精确汽包水位测量加强汽包水位保护

分析汽包水位测量误差的原因和保护存在的问题,提出了解决方法,以提高汽包水位测量准确性,加强汽包水位保护可靠性。