Modern Psychometric Analysis of the Muscle Strengthening Activity Scale (MSAS) Using Item Response Theory

Hart, Peter D.

doi:10.12691/rpbs-7-1-4

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“…In addition to the MSEQ, several questionnaires have recently been developed to assess MSE, including the 2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for assessing the weekly frequency of MSE [42] , the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) for assessing the weekly duration of MSE [43] , and the Muscle-Strengthening Activity Scale (MSAS) for assessing the frequency and duration of muscle-strengthening activities [44] . Owing to the nature of the comprehensive items in the MSEQ Indonesian version, our pilot validity study found the higher validity of the MSEQ Indonesian version for assessing the weekly frequency and duration of MSE compared with the BRFSS in assessing whether participants met the recommended muscle-strengthening activities engagement at least twice per week (Cohen's kappa range 0.40 to 0.52) [42] and the CPS-3 in assessing the weekly duration of MSE (Spearman correlation of 0.71) [43] .…”

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Translation, adaptation, and measurement properties of the Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Questionnaire among university students in Indonesia

Ashari,

Sabirin,

Merlinda

et al. 2024

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Background Despite the abundant evidence showing the benefits of muscle-strengthening exercise (MSE), no epidemiological tool is available for assessing MSE among Indonesian university students. This study aimed to adapt the Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Questionnaire (MSEQ) into the Indonesian context and test the validity and reliability of the MSEQ Indonesian version. Methods Translation and cultural adaptation, content validity studies, concurrent validity studies, and reliability studies were conducted with a total of 121 respondents. The concurrent validity study compared the results of measuring MSE frequency, intensity, duration, and volume with those of the 7-day diary and relative handgrip strength. For the reliability study, the respondents were asked to fill the MSEQ Indonesian version twice with a time interval of 7 days. Results Moderate-to-strong correlations were observed between the results for the weekly frequency, duration, intensity, and volume of MSE and those of the 7-day diary and hand grip strength. Test–retest reliabilities were good to excellent for machine weight, holistic, and overall MSE but poor for bodyweight MSE. In assessing the target muscle group, the MSEQ Indonesian version showed good test–retest reliability for machine-weight MSE but poor-to-very good test–retest reliability for bodyweight, free weight, and holistic MSE. Conclusions Our study showed acceptable validity and reliability of the MSEQ Indonesian version to be used for assessing MSE among university students in Indonesia. Further studies are warranted to ensure the generalizability of our findings among the adult population.

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Translation, adaptation, and measurement properties of the Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Questionnaire among university students in Indonesia

Ashari,

Sabirin,

Merlinda

et al. 2024

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“…Item response theory (IRT) is a modern approach to scale validation that entails modeling the relationship between observed responses to items and the latent trait purported to be measured by those items [18]. There are many benefits to IRT over traditional methods and can be found elsewhere [19]. Briefly, with the use of IRT: (1) models can be tested for appropriate fit to data, (2) item parameters are considered invariant to changes in persons (i.e., regardless of sample characteristics), and (3) person parameters are considered invariant to changes in the test (i.e., easy vs. difficult tests).…”

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Relationship between fitness performance and a newly developed continuous body composition score in U.S. adolescent boys

Hart¹

2020

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health

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ObjectivesBody composition (BC) assessment typically requires the administration of a single test and can have different evaluation outcomes depending on the selected test and the specific population. The purpose of this study was twofold. Firstly, to develop and validate a novel continuous body composition (CBC) score using the continuous response model (CRM). Secondly, to examine the relationship between CBC scores and fitness performance.MethodsData from the 2012 NHANES National Youth Fitness Survey (NNYFS) were used and consisted of n=212 adolescent boys 12–15 years of age. CBC scale variables included body mass (BM), body mass index (BMI), arm circumference (AC), waist circumference (WC), calf circumference (CC), calf skinfold (CSF), triceps skinfold (TSF), and subscapular skinfold (SSF). Fitness performance variables included cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF, mL/kg/min), leg strength (LS, lb), modified pull-ups (MPU, #), grip strength (GS, kg), and plank (PL, sec). Samejima’s CRM, factor analysis, convergent validity coefficients and score reliability were used to validate the CBC scale. Multinomial logistic regression and multiple linear regression were used to examine the relationship between CBC scores and fitness performance variables.ResultsFactor analysis of the CBC scale variables retained a single factor (loadings >0.81, 88% explained variance) with strong internal consistency (α=0.96). The CRM analysis indicated all CBC scale variables fit a unidimensional construct with adequate discrimination (as: 0.71–2.16) and difficulty (bs: −0.04–1.44). CBC scores (Mean=0, SD=1.00) displayed strong reliability (SEE.θ=0.22, r.θ=0.95) with lower values representing smaller-more-lean individuals and higher values representing larger-less-lean individuals. All fully adjusted regression models showed significant (ps<0.05) negative relationships between CBC scores and CRF, MPU, and PL and positive relationships between CBC scores and LS and GS.ConclusionThe CRM-derived CBC score is a novel measure of BC and found to be positively associated with strength performance and negatively associated with endurance performance in U.S. adolescent boys.

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Development of an AI literacy assessment for non-technical individuals: What do teachers know?

Ding,

Kim,

Allday

2024

CONT ED TECHNOLOGY

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With the exponential development and vast interest in artificial intelligence (AI), the global economic impact of AI is expected to reach $15.7 trillion by 2030. While AI has infiltrated everyday life, a lack of knowledge of what AI is and how AI works is ubiquitous across all ages and professions. Teaching AI literacy to non-technical individuals has become imperative and requires immediate attention, however, assessing AI literacy has heavily relied on subjective measurements such as qualitative assessment and self-reported surveys, which may lead to biased results. This study contributes to the field by developing and validating an assessment created based on a well-established AI literacy framework. A total of 196 responses were collected from pre-and in-service teachers in the United States, and 186 responses were included in the analysis to validate the assessment. The final assessment comprises 25 objective-based items reduced from an originally 31-item assessment. Both experts’ insights were sought, and statistical methodology was employed to ensure the validity of the assessment. The results indicate that pre-and in-service teachers have a moderate level of AI literacy and in-service teachers performed slightly better than pre-service teachers on our assessment. Inconsistent answers across various AI concepts indicate that teachers may possess an even more ambiguous understanding of certain AI concepts.

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Modern Psychometric Analysis of the Muscle Strengthening Activity Scale (MSAS) Using Item Response Theory

Cited by 3 publications

References 28 publications

Translation, adaptation, and measurement properties of the Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Questionnaire among university students in Indonesia

Translation, adaptation, and measurement properties of the Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Questionnaire among university students in Indonesia

Relationship between fitness performance and a newly developed continuous body composition score in U.S. adolescent boys

Development of an AI literacy assessment for non-technical individuals: What do teachers know?

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