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

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.

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.

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