Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Form of the Enjoyment of Physical Activity Scale-8 in Geriatrics With Minimal Cognitive Impairment

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Form of the Enjoyment of Physical Activity Scale-8 (PACES-8) in Geriatric Individuals With Minimal Cognitive Impairment

The main objective of this study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish form of the Enjoyment of Physical Activity Scale-8 (PACES-8) in individuals aged 65 and over with Minimal Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

While the psychometric properties of PACES-8 have been examined in various populations in the current literature, data on its validity and reliability in geriatric individuals with Minimal Cognitive Impairment (MCI) are limited. This gap highlights a significant research need to accurately analyze the motivational determinants of physical activity behavior in elderly individuals with cognitive fragility and to make intervention programs more effective. Therefore, evaluating the validity and reliability of PACES-8 in geriatric individuals with MCI will make a significant contribution to both clinical practice and research.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being 65 years of age or older,
• Having a diagnosis of Minimal Cognitive Impairment (MCI),
• Having a Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT) score between 24 and 27 (mild cognitive impairment level),
• Being largely independent in daily living activities (absence of functional dependency),
• Being able to mobilize independently,
• Having the communication level to understand and answer the survey questions,
• Volunteering to participate in the study and providing written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of dementia or advanced cognitive impairment,
• Acute medical conditions that prevent participation in physical activity,
• Severe vision or hearing loss,
• Presence of neurological or psychiatric disorders that prevent completion of questionnaire forms,
• Serious neurological event within the last 6 months (stroke, traumatic brain injury, etc.).