The psychometric properties of a novel task-based dance self-efficacy measure for older adult dance program participants

Martha Waugh, Anne C. Grunseit, Erin Mathieu, Dafna Merom

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Abstract

Background: Self-efficacy for dance may reflect individual differences in factors likely to influence dance program participation. This study investigated the psychometric properties of six novel task-based dance self-efficacy (t-bDSE) questions for older adults participating in two large-scale dance intervention trials (N1 = 530; N2 = 131). Methodology: Internal consistency of t-bDSE was assessed and items validated according to age, gender, physical ability, cognitive status, psychosocial wellbeing, dance experience and exercise behaviour. Responsiveness of t-bDSE was investigated by comparing dance program participants to control groups. Results: Internal consistency was high (Cronbach’s α =.88). Dance self-efficacy was weaker in participantswith less dance experience, poorer mental health, poorer cognitive and physical abilities, and insufficiently active. t-bDSE scores improved in aged-care trial participants (ηp2 = .05, a moderate effect). Conclusions: The dance self-efficacy measure demonstrated good criterion and construct validity and can be included in future dance interventions to improve understanding of outcome variability and inform program evaluation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)33-52
Number of pages20
JournalArts and Health
Volume15
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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Keywords

  • tests of validity
  • self-efficacy
  • Dance
  • exercise intervention
  • older adults

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