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NCT Number: NCT07562880

Validity and Reliability of the Exercise-Related Health Beliefs Attitude Scale in Geriatric Individuals

The main purpose of this research is to test the validity and reliability of the "Exercise Health Beliefs Attitude Scale" (EYSİTÖ), developed by Caz, Paktaş and Yazıcı (2023) for adult individuals, in geriatric individuals aged 65 and over.

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Key information

Conditions

Geriatric Elderly

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Balıkesir University

Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location contact

Bilal Katipoğlu, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

Ebru Tekin, PhD, Lecturer

CONTACT

05301132479

Ebru Tekin, PhD, Lecturer

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

GULFİDAN TOKGÖZ, Lecturer, PhD (c)

CONTACT

[email protected]

0552 022 76 32

About this study

Testing whether the EYSITÖ (Emotional Belief-Behavior Scale) provides accurate and consistent results in the geriatric group is a scientific necessity. This study aims to address the lack of a suitable measurement tool in this field by revealing the psychometric properties of the EYSITÖ for geriatric individuals. Furthermore, examining the correlation between the scores obtained from the scale and the results of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), an internationally accepted objective measurement tool, will contribute to the criterion-related validity of the study and allow for a clearer understanding of the belief-behavior relationship in the elderly.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Being 65 years of age or older,
  • Volunteering to participate in the research
  • Not having a disease that affects cognitive function
  • Being able to understand the questions asked by the researchers
  • Volunteering

Exclusion criteria

  • Severe vision/hearing loss,
  • Having cognitive diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's, etc.
  • Inability to walk
  • Not being a volunteer

Treatment and study plan

Reliability and validation

Other

Data will be collected by researchers using a face-to-face interview technique with participants. To minimize potential difficulties in reading comprehension for geriatric individuals, the survey questions will be read aloud by the researcher, and the participant's answers will be marked on the form. Each interview is expected to last approximately 15-20 minutes. Before data collection, participants will be informed of the purpose of the research, and the "Informed Consent Form" will be read and signed.

Primary outcomes

  1. Exercise-Related Health Beliefs Attitude Scale (ERHSTS):

    Time frame: 1 weeks

    Developed by Caz, Paktaş, and Yazıcı (2023), this scale will be used to determine individuals' health beliefs regarding exercise. The scale consists of 3 sub-dimensions and a total of 20 items: "Health Promotion" (7 items), "Cognitive Health" (7 items), and "Continuity" (6 items). Rated on a 7-point Likert scale (1=Strongly Disagree ... 7=Strongly Agree), an increase in the score indicates an increase in positive attitudes and beliefs towards exercise. The Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient for the original form of the scale was found to be 0.94.

Secondary outcomes

  1. International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) - Short Form:

    Time frame: 1 day

    This questionnaire will be used to determine participants' physical activity levels and examine its correlation (criterion-related validity) with the EYSİTÖ (Emotional Activity Test). The questionnaire inquires about vigorous activity, moderate activity, walking, and sitting times within the last 7 days. The data obtained are scored using the MET (Metabolic Equivalent) calculation, and individuals are classified as "Inactive," "Minimally Active," and "Very Active." (You can add the Turkish validity reference of the IPAQ you used here, e.g., Sağlam et al., 2010).

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

GULFİDAN TOKGÖZ, Lecturer, PhD (c)

CONTACT

[email protected]

0552 022 76 32

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Other

Collaborators

  • Balikesir University

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 1, 2026
Registry last updated
May 13, 2026

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