The behavioural regulation in exercise questionnaire (BREQ): psychometric properties and associations with physical activity outcomes in a Norwegian sample of physically active adults.

We investigate the factor structure and psychometric properties of different versions of the Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ), which measures exercise motivation, and explore the association with physical activity (PA) outcomes, in a Norwegian sample of physically active adult...

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Publicado en:International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology Vol. 22; no. 8; pp. 2045 - 2064
Autores principales: Havnen, Audun, Anyan, Frederick, Mehus, Ingar, Ernstsen, Linda
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Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Nov2024
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          Havnen, Audun
          Anyan, Frederick
          Mehus, Ingar
          Ernstsen, Linda
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          Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
          Nidaros Community Mental Health Centre, Division of Psychiatry, St. Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.
          Department of Sociology and Political Science, Sport Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
          Department of Public Health and Nursing, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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        Psychometrics
        Self-determination theory
        Motivation (Psychology)
        Confirmatory factor analysis
        Intrinsic motivation
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          Psychometrics
          Self-determination theory
          Motivation (Psychology)
          Confirmatory factor analysis
          Intrinsic motivation
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        exercise behaviour
        motivation
        Physical activity
        self-determination theory
        exercise behaviour
        motivation
        Physical activity
        self-determination theory
      ab: We investigate the factor structure and psychometric properties of different versions of the Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ), which measures exercise motivation, and explore the association with physical activity (PA) outcomes, in a Norwegian sample of physically active adults. The sample consisted of N = 1198, 68.9% men, mean age 49.1 (SD = 11.4) using a cross-sectional design. We analysed several BREQ versions with confirmatory factor analysis to retain the one with the best model fit: The 15-item BREQ, 19-item BREQ-2, 19-item BREQ with integrated regulation, 18-item BREQ-3, and 24-item BREQ-3. An 18-item BREQ-2 with five factors (external, introjected, identified, and intrinsic regulation, and amotivation) showed excellent model fit (χ = 493.848; df = 125; RMSEA =.050; 90% CI [0.045-0.054]; CFI =.975; TLI =.969; SRMR =.041), with the item "I get restless if I don't exercise regularly" removed. Configural, metric, scalar, and strict measurement invariance was supported. Intrinsic motivation was associated with the PA index (PA-I), PA frequency, duration, and intensity, and estimated cardiorespiratory fitness (eCRF). Identified regulation was associated with PA-I, PA frequency and eCRF, and introjected regulation with PA-I and intensity. External regulation was negatively related to PA frequency and eCRF, while amotivation was unrelated to all outcomes. The results support the factorial validity of the 18-item BREQ-2. The poor model fit found for other BREQ versions warrants additional studies to investigate the psychometric properties in physically active adult samples. Autonomous motivation factors were most important for PA outcomes.
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