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Patrick Manser, Simone Huber, Julia Seinsche, Eling D. de Bruin, Eleftheria Giannouli
PLOS ONE, vol. 18, Public Library of Science, 2023 Jun, pp. 1-17
PLOS ONE, vol. 18, Public Library of Science, 2023 Jun, pp. 1-17
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Manser, P., Huber, S., Seinsche, J., de Bruin, E. D., & Giannouli, E. (2023). Development and initial validation of the German version of the Exergame Enjoyment Questionnaire (EEQ-G). PLOS ONE, 18, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286556
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Manser, Patrick, Simone Huber, Julia Seinsche, Eling D. de Bruin, and Eleftheria Giannouli. “Development and Initial Validation of the German Version of the Exergame Enjoyment Questionnaire (EEQ-G).” PLOS ONE 18 (June 2023): 1–17.
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Manser, Patrick, et al. “Development and Initial Validation of the German Version of the Exergame Enjoyment Questionnaire (EEQ-G).” PLOS ONE, vol. 18, Public Library of Science, June 2023, pp. 1–17, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0286556.
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@article{manser2023a,
title = {Development and initial validation of the German version of the Exergame Enjoyment Questionnaire (EEQ-G)},
year = {2023},
month = jun,
journal = {PLOS ONE},
pages = {1-17},
publisher = {Public Library of Science},
volume = {18},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0286556},
author = {Manser, Patrick and Huber, Simone and Seinsche, Julia and de Bruin, Eling D. and Giannouli, Eleftheria},
month_numeric = {6}
}
Abstract:
Background: Analyzing and adjusting training programs to increase exercise enjoyment is crucial to achieve long-term adherence and thus also maximize health benefits. The Exergame Enjoyment Questionnaire (EEQ) is the first questionnaire specifically developed to monitor exergame enjoyment. To be used in German speaking countries, the EEQ must be translated, cross-culturally adapted, and tested on its psychometric properties.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop (i.e., translate and cross-culturally adapt) the German Version of the EEQ (EEQ-G) and investigate its psychometric properties.
Methods: Psychometric properties of the EEQ-G were tested using a cross-sectional study design. Each participant performed two consecutive exergame sessions (i.e., ‘preferred’ and ‘unpreferred’ condition) in randomized order and rated the EEQ-G as well as reference questionnaires. Internal consistency of the EEQ-G was assessed by calculating Cronbach’s α. Construct validity was assessed by calculating Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients (rs) between the scores of the EEQ-G and reference questionnaires. Responsiveness was analyzed by performing a Wilcoxon signed-rank test between the median EEQ-G scores of the two conditions.
Results: Fourty-three healthy older adults (HOA; mean age = 69.4 ± 4.9 years; 53.5% females) were included. Cronbach’s α of the EEQ-G was 0.80. The rs values between the EEQ-G and reference questionnaire scores for intrinsic motivation, game enjoyment, physical activity enjoyment, and external motivation were 0.198 (p = 0.101), 0.684 (p < 0.001), 0.277 (p = 0.036), and 0.186 (p = 0.233), respectively. The EEQ-G was rated higher in the ‘preferred’ than the ‘unpreferred’ condition (p < 0.001, r = 0.756).
Conclusion: The EEQ-G has high internal consistency and is responsive to changes in exergame enjoyment. The highly skewed data with ceiling effects in some of the reference questionnaires deem the construct validity of the EEQ-G to be inconclusive and thus in need of further evaluation.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop (i.e., translate and cross-culturally adapt) the German Version of the EEQ (EEQ-G) and investigate its psychometric properties.
Methods: Psychometric properties of the EEQ-G were tested using a cross-sectional study design. Each participant performed two consecutive exergame sessions (i.e., ‘preferred’ and ‘unpreferred’ condition) in randomized order and rated the EEQ-G as well as reference questionnaires. Internal consistency of the EEQ-G was assessed by calculating Cronbach’s α. Construct validity was assessed by calculating Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients (rs) between the scores of the EEQ-G and reference questionnaires. Responsiveness was analyzed by performing a Wilcoxon signed-rank test between the median EEQ-G scores of the two conditions.
Results: Fourty-three healthy older adults (HOA; mean age = 69.4 ± 4.9 years; 53.5% females) were included. Cronbach’s α of the EEQ-G was 0.80. The rs values between the EEQ-G and reference questionnaire scores for intrinsic motivation, game enjoyment, physical activity enjoyment, and external motivation were 0.198 (p = 0.101), 0.684 (p < 0.001), 0.277 (p = 0.036), and 0.186 (p = 0.233), respectively. The EEQ-G was rated higher in the ‘preferred’ than the ‘unpreferred’ condition (p < 0.001, r = 0.756).
Conclusion: The EEQ-G has high internal consistency and is responsive to changes in exergame enjoyment. The highly skewed data with ceiling effects in some of the reference questionnaires deem the construct validity of the EEQ-G to be inconclusive and thus in need of further evaluation.