Validity and reliability of the Turkish Parental self-efficacy scale for children’s physical activity: associations with objective pedometer-based activity data
Children's Health Care, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/02739615.2026.2729642
- Dergi Adı: Children's Health Care
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, CINAHL, EMBASE, Psycinfo, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection (EBSCO)
- Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Parental self-efficacy in promoting children’s physical activity is a key factor in shaping healthy behaviors. This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Parental Self-Efficacy Scale for Children’s Physical Activity (PSES-CPA) and explore its relationship with objectively measured physical activity. A total of 369 parents of preschool-aged children (3–6 years) participated. The 8-item, 5-point Likert scale was translated into Turkish and reviewed by experts for content validity. Data were collected after pilot testing. Structural validity was assessed via confirmatory factor analysis. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were examined. Children’s step counts were measured using pedometers. Parental PSES-CPA scores were compared between children with adequate (≥11,500 steps/day) and inadequate step counts. The sample included mostly mothers (mean age 35.7 years) and fathers (39.0 years). Children (mean age 57.5 months) averaged 10,443 steps on weekdays and 12,157 on weekends. The scale showed good model fit and strong psychometric properties (Cronbach’s α =.90; test-retest r =.82). Parents of children with lower step counts had significantly lower self-efficacy scores. The Turkish version of the PSES-CPA is a valid and reliable tool for evaluating parental self-efficacy related to children’s physical activity in both research and practice.