Polish adaptation and validation of the Anti-Fat Attitudes Scale ‒ AFAS

• Autorzy: Obara-Golebiowska M. , Michalek-Kwiecien J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Background: Bias, stigma, and discrimination in relation to weight are frequently experienced by many obese people. The goal of the present study was to develop a Polish adaptation of the Anti-Fat Attitudes Scale (AFAS) proposed by Morrison and O’Connor. Materials/methods: The study was conducted on undergraduate students of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. The original Canadian Scale Anti-Fat Attitudes Scale was translated into Polish, and its factor structure, reliability and construct validity were determined. Results: The exploratory factor analysis (Study 1) supported the development of the Polish version of the Anti-Fat Attitudes Scale with a one-dimensional structure modeled on the original version of the scale (factor loading ranged from .71 to .85). The confirmatory factor analysis (Study 2) validated the one-factor structure of the tool with high values of GFI and AGFI (above .95) and an acceptable value of RMSEA (RMSEA =.07). The results of the analysis revealed that satisfactory stability was maintained over a 4-week period. The validity criterion was confirmed based on correlations with the constructs that were theoretically linked to this phenomenon.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity. The Journal of Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport
• Rocznik: 2018
• Tom: 10
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.121-130,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Obara-Golebiowska M.

• Department of Psychology of Development and Education, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland

autor

Michalek-Kwiecien J.

• Department of Psychology of Development and Education, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland

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DOI

10.29359/BJHPA.10.2.13