Development of an Exercise Identity Scale

Abstract

This study examined an instrument measuring the salience of an individual's identification with exercise as an integral part of the concept of self. The 9-item Exercise Identity Scale was given to 51 college students. Test-retest reliability (1 wk.) was .93 and Cronbach alpha. 94. Assessment of the relationship between exercise identity scores and other variables related to participation in exercise documents evidence for validity. A measure of exercise identity may help identify persons least likely and most likely to maintain an exercise program and so may assist in the development of effective intervention strategies.

Self-Determination Theory and Exercise Behavior: An Examination of the Psychometric Properties of the Exercise Motivation Scale

“…In the present study a coefficient alpha estimate of .92 was found. In terms of validity, Anderson and Cychosz (1994) reported a correlation of .68 between scores on the EIS and the number of weeks persons reported having engaged in exercise. Anderson, Cychosz, and Frank (1998) reported significant positive relationships between scores on the EIS and the number of weeks participants reported exercising, frequency of exercise per week, and exercise intensity.…”

“…Scores on the EIS have been shown to demonstrate adequate reliability. Anderson and Cychosz (1994) reported a coefficient alpha of .94 and a test-retest reliability of .93 over a period of one week. In the present study a coefficient alpha estimate of .92 was found.…”

“…The Exercise Identity Scale (EIS) developed by Anderson and Cychosz (1994) was used to measure the salience of exercise role-identity. The EIS consists of nine items with Likert-type responses ranging from 1 strongly disagree to 7 strongly agree, thus the range of scores is from 9 to 63.…”

“…The correlations between scores for the different subscales of regulation on the EMS and distance walked on a manual treadmill at a self-selected pace for 15 minutes were examined (i.e., would EMS scores predict self-selected exercise intensity) to assess criterion validity. Second, because the integrated subscale is what makes the EMS unique, the convergent validity of the subscale was examined via the correlation between scores on the Exercise Identity Scale (EIS; Anderson & Cychosz, 1994) and the integrated regulation subscale of the EMS. The EIS is a measure of exercise role identity salience.…”

Self-regulation and physical activity in WKU employees

“…*Intrinsic-I do not find exercising to be fun (IMI, McAuley et al, 1989) Integrated/Attainment-Exercising is a central part of who I am (Exercise Identity Scale - Anderson & Cychosz, 1994). *Integrated/Attainment-I consider myself an exerciser (EIS- Anderson & Cychosz, 1994) Identified/Utility-Exercising helps me to achieve some of my personal goals (e.g., appearance, health, weight management, athletic conditioning) (Adapted from EISAnderson & Cychosz, 1994) *Identified/Utility-I value the benefits of exercise (BREQ- Wilson et al, 2002) Cost-When push comes to shove, there are many other things that I will prioritize over exercising (e.g., school, work, spending time with friends, chilling out, having fun). (Wigfield & Cambria, 2010) *Cost-I will take time away from other everyday activities in order to exercise (e.g., school, work, friends, having fun).…”