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The aim of this study was to develop an observer-rated measure of aesthetic,
physical, social, and opportunity-related qualities of leisure activity settings
for young people (with or without disabilities). METHOD: Eighty questionnaires
were completed by sets of raters who independently rated 22 community/home
activity settings. The scales of the 32-item Measure of Environmental Qualities
of Activity Settings (MEQAS; Opportunities for Social Activities, Opportunities
for Physical Activities, Pleasant Physical Environment, Opportunities for Choice,
Opportunities for Personal Growth, and Opportunities to Interact with Adults)
were determined using principal components analyses. Test-retest reliability was
determined for eight activity settings, rated twice (4-6wk interval) by a trained
rater. RESULTS: The factor structure accounted for 80% of the variance. The
Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Measure of Sampling Adequacy was 0.73. Cronbach's alphas for
the scales ranged from 0.76 to 0.96, and interrater reliabilities (ICCs) ranged
from 0.60 to 0.93. Test-retest reliabilities ranged from 0.70 to 0.90.
INTERPRETATION: Results suggest that the MEQAS has a sound factor structure and
preliminary evidence of internal consistency, interrater, and test-retest
reliability. The MEQAS is the first observer-completed measure of environmental
qualities of activity settings. The MEQAS allows researchers to assess
comprehensively qualities and affordances of activity settings, and can be used
to design and assess environmental qualities of programs for young people.
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