Validation of the Youth Leisure-time Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire among high school students in Iran

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Ph.D. student of educational psychology, Department of Psychology, Qeshm Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qeshm, Iran.

2 Assistant professor, Department of Psychology, Qeshm Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qeshm, Iran.

10.22038/JFMH.2025.82050.3158

Abstract

Introduction: Sedentary behavior, characterized by low-energy expenditure activities, has increased globally, including in Iran, leading to various health risks. Assessing these behaviors is crucial for developing effective interventions. This study aims to validate the Youth Leisure-Time Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (YLSBQ) among high school students.
 
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study validated the YLSBQ among 983 high school students in Bandar Abbas, Iran, in 2022-2023. Participants were selected through multistage cluster sampling from 20 high schools. Content validity was assessed using the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and the Content Validity Index (CVI). Concurrent validity was examined using the Adolescent Motor Competence Questionnaire (AMCQ). Construct validity was evaluated through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), while reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha, test-retest reliability, and split-half reliability.
 
Results: The YLSBQ demonstrated strong content validity (CVR: 0.64-1.00, CVI: 0.64-0.91). Concurrent validity with the AMCQ was significant (r= 0.71, P= 0.01). EFA identified four factors explaining 67.90% of the variance. CFA confirmed the model fit (χ²= 80.31, RMSEA= 0.046, CFI= 0.99). Reliability was excellent (Cronbach's alpha= 0.914, test-retest r= 0.91, lambda coefficients: 0.792-0.947).
 
Conclusion: The Youth Leisure-Time Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for assessing sedentary behaviors among Iranian youth.

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Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health
Volume 27, Issue 2
March and April 2025
Pages 109-118

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