Table 5 Factor analysis for physical activity Pros & Cons scale (N = 512)
| Factor1(Factor loadings) | Factor2(Factor loadings) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pros scale | ||
| More energy | 0.79 | |
| Feel better | 0.76 | |
| Help to stay fit | 0.72 | |
| Parents would be happy | 0.72 | |
| Have fun with my friends | 0.70 | |
| Cons scale | ||
| Takes time from being with my friends | 0.70 | |
| Too much help from my parents | 0.65 | |
| There is too much to learn | 0.64 | |
| Don't like physical activity to make me feel | 0.63 | |
| Feel embarrassed | 0.42 | |
| Eigen value | 3.07 | 1.98 |
| % variance explained | 30.70 | 19.88 |
| Choronbach's alpha | 0.81 | 0.69 |
| Mean inter item correlation | 0.46 | 0.23 |
| Pearson test-retest* | 0.44 | 0.36 |