Validity of the sedentary behavior questionnaire in European older adults using English, Spanish, German and Danish versions

Sansano-Nadal, O. et al. (2022) Validity of the sedentary behavior questionnaire in European older adults using English, Spanish, German and Danish versions. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 26(1), pp. 1-14. (doi: 10.1080/1091367X.2021.1922910)

Abstract

The main aim of this study was to assess the criterion validity of the Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ) to measure SB in community-dwelling older adults using thigh-measured accelerometry as the criterion method. 801 participants (75.6 ± 6.1 years old, 57.6% females) provided valid thigh-based accelerometer data (activPAL/Axivity) and completed the SBQ. Criterion validity was assessed using Spearman’s Rho coefficients. Bland–Altman plots, including 95% limits of agreement and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), were used to assess the agreement between self-report and device-measured daily SB time. Strength of the association was examined using multiple linear regression. There was a weak correlation (Rho = 0.25, p < .001) between self-reported and device-based SB measures. The SBQ under-estimated daily SB time compared to accelerometry. Our results highlighted an overall weak-to-moderate correlation between measures, with significant differences between each country’s version. Researchers should be cautious when using the SBQ to provide an estimation of SB time in older adults.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: McIntosh, Professor Emma and Deidda, Dr Manuela
• Authors: Sansano-Nadal, O., Wilson, J. J., Martín-Borràs, C., Brønd, J. C., Skjødt, M., Caserotti, P., Roqué I Figuls, M., Blackburn, N. E., Klenk, J., Rothenbacher, D., Guerra-Balic, M., Font-Farré, M., Denkinger, M., Coll-Planas, L., Deidda, M., McIntosh, E., Giné-Garriga, M., and Tully, M. A.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment
• Journal Name: Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• ISSN: 1091-367X
• ISSN (Online): 1532-7841
• Published Online: 20 May 2021
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2021 The Author(s).
• First Published: First published in Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science 26(1): 1-14
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons Licence