Spanish validation of the PALMS (Physical Activity and Leisure Motivation Scale)
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Pérez de la Cruz, Sagrario; Gonzalez-Gerez, Juan Jose; Arellano de León, Óscar; Vargas Rodriguez, AntonioDate
2022-08-15Abstract
Although there is abundant evidence supporting an active lifestyle, it is necessary to promote the practice of physical activity among the population. To understand this phenomenon, several studies have been conducted to describe the reasons why people participate in sports activities. The PALMS (Physical Activity and Leisure Motivation Scale) was created as a comprehensive tool to measure the reasons for practicing sports. This tool consists of 40 items related to sports and is designed for the young and adult population. Each of the subscales is formed of five items (mastery, enjoyment, psychological condition, physical condition, appearance, the expectations of others, affiliation, competition/ego) that reflect the possible reasons for practicing sports. This study sought to validate the PALMS in the cultural context of Spain, for the type of population for which it is designed. In total, 596 voluntary participants completed the study from Spain, aged 18 to 53, who regularly practic...
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sport
exercise
motivation
reliability
validity
exploratory factor analysis