Principal components analysis of the physical self-efficacy scale for a black sample
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1996
Abstract
Principal components analysis of an intercorrelation matrix for the Physical Self-efficacy Scale in an all black sample of 320 mostly confirmed the original validation study of Ryckman, Robbins, Thornton, and Cantrell who used a wholly white sample; however, the analysis identified items with factor loadings at criterion on more than one factor, one item that loaded on a different subscale, and additional factors. It is unknown whether differences in this sample are attributable to race or other influences. Further investigation is suggested.
Recommended Citation
Sumerlin, John R.; Thompson, Iola; Thaxton, Nolan; and Berretta, S. A., "Principal components analysis of the physical self-efficacy scale for a black sample" (1996). College of Health, Science, and Technology. 932.
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