Validity and Reliability of the Exercise-Related Health Beliefs Attitude Scale in Geriatric Individuals

May 9, 2026 updated by: Gulfidan Tokgoz, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
The main purpose of this research is to test the validity and reliability of the "Exercise Health Beliefs Attitude Scale" (EYSİTÖ), developed by Caz, Paktaş and Yazıcı (2023) for adult individuals, in geriatric individuals aged 65 and over.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Testing whether the EYSITÖ (Emotional Belief-Behavior Scale) provides accurate and consistent results in the geriatric group is a scientific necessity. This study aims to address the lack of a suitable measurement tool in this field by revealing the psychometric properties of the EYSITÖ for geriatric individuals. Furthermore, examining the correlation between the scores obtained from the scale and the results of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), an internationally accepted objective measurement tool, will contribute to the criterion-related validity of the study and allow for a clearer understanding of the belief-behavior relationship in the elderly.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

200

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
      • Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)
        • Balıkesir University
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Bilal Katipoğlu, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
        • Contact:
          • Ebru Tekin, PhD, Lecturer
          • Phone Number: 05301132479
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Ebru Tekin, PhD, Lecturer

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Indıvıduals who 65 years of age or older

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being 65 years of age or older,
  • Volunteering to participate in the research
  • Not having a disease that affects cognitive function
  • Being able to understand the questions asked by the researchers
  • Volunteering

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Severe vision/hearing loss,
  • Having cognitive diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's, etc.
  • Inability to walk
  • Not being a volunteer

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
1
Individuals over 65 years of age
Other: Reliability and validation
Data will be collected by researchers using a face-to-face interview technique with participants. To minimize potential difficulties in reading comprehension for geriatric individuals, the survey questions will be read aloud by the researcher, and the participant's answers will be marked on the form. Each interview is expected to last approximately 15-20 minutes. Before data collection, participants will be informed of the purpose of the research, and the "Informed Consent Form" will be read and signed.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Exercise-Related Health Beliefs Attitude Scale (ERHSTS):
Time Frame: 1 weeks
Developed by Caz, Paktaş, and Yazıcı (2023), this scale will be used to determine individuals' health beliefs regarding exercise. The scale consists of 3 sub-dimensions and a total of 20 items: "Health Promotion" (7 items), "Cognitive Health" (7 items), and "Continuity" (6 items). Rated on a 7-point Likert scale (1=Strongly Disagree ... 7=Strongly Agree), an increase in the score indicates an increase in positive attitudes and beliefs towards exercise. The Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient for the original form of the scale was found to be 0.94.
1 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) - Short Form:
Time Frame: 1 day
This questionnaire will be used to determine participants' physical activity levels and examine its correlation (criterion-related validity) with the EYSİTÖ (Emotional Activity Test). The questionnaire inquires about vigorous activity, moderate activity, walking, and sitting times within the last 7 days. The data obtained are scored using the MET (Metabolic Equivalent) calculation, and individuals are classified as "Inactive," "Minimally Active," and "Very Active." (You can add the Turkish validity reference of the IPAQ you used here, e.g., Sağlam et al., 2010).
1 day

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Collaborators

Balikesir University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

  • Ekici, E.M., Eroğlu, F.E. & Mengi Çelik, Ö. The relationship between exercise health beliefs, sustainable healthy eating behaviors, and adherence to the mediterranean diet in female university students. Discov Public Health 22, 327 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-00727-y
  • Caz, Ç., Paktaş, Y., & Yazıcı, Ö. F. (2023). Egzersize Yönelik Sağlık İnançları Tutum Ölçeği'nin Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması. Ege Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Fakültesi Dergisi, 39(1), 115-124. https://doi.org/10.53490/egehemsire.1147705

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

May 5, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 15, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 25, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 25, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 1, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 13, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 9, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2026/43

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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