Document Type : Original research study
Authors
1 M.Sc. of Motor Learning and Control, University of Tehran
2 Associate Professor of Motor Behavior, University of Tehran
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of the Persian version of Children Motor Imagery Questionnaire. For this purpose, 250 persons in the age of range 7-12 were randomly selected and then they completed the questionnaires. To determine the validity, the confirmatory factor analysis method was used. For investigating the internal consistency and temporal reliability, Cronbach's alpha coefficient and Intra-class correlation coefficient were used. Finally, in order to determine the concurrent validity, the motor imagery questionnaire-3 was utilized. Results indicate that CFI and GFI are higher than 0.9 and the RMSEA index is lower than 0.08 and also Cronbach's alpha coefficients and Intra-class correlation coefficient are α≥ 0.70. The Persian version of children motor imagery questionnaire consists of motor imagery by three-dimensional structure, internal visual imaging and external visual imaging and 12 items which support the main structure and confirms its validity in Iranian society.
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