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Measuring and Comparing Physical Education Teachers' Perceived Attributes of CSPAPs: An Innovation Adoption Perspective

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Title: Measuring and Comparing Physical Education Teachers' Perceived Attributes of CSPAPs: An Innovation Adoption Perspective
Language: English
Authors: Webster, Collin A., Mîndrila, Diana, Moore, Chanta, Stewart, Gregory, Orendorff, Karie, Taunton, Sally
Source: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Jan 2020 39(1):78-90.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2020
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Physical Activities, Program Effectiveness, Program Implementation, Measurement
DOI: 10.1123/jtpe.2018-0328
ISSN: 0273-5024
Abstract: Purpose: Drawing from the diffusion of innovations theory, this study aimed to develop a survey to measure physical education teachers' perceived attributes of comprehensive school physical activity programs (CSPAPs) and examine the differences between adopters' and potential adopters' perceived attributes. Method: The authors created an electronic survey and e-mailed it to 2,955 physical education teachers identified from a random sample of all public schools in the United States. The participants' (N = 407) responses were analyzed using the exploratory structural equation modeling framework. Results: The exploratory structural equation modeling yielded five factors: (a) compatibility, (b) relative advantage, (c) observability, (d) simplicity, and (e) trialability (X[superscript 2]/df = 3.2; root mean square error of approximation = 0.074; comparative-fit index = 0.983; Tucker-Lewis index = 0.971; weighted root mean residual = 0.668). Compared with potential adopters, teachers who had already adopted a CSPAP perceived CSPAPs as simpler to implement but less trialable. Discussion/Conclusion: This study advances the measurement for CSPAP implementation and offers insight into program attributes that merit a targeted focus in efforts to increase CSPAP adoption.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2020
Accession Number: EJ1240064
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Purpose: Drawing from the diffusion of innovations theory, this study aimed to develop a survey to measure physical education teachers' perceived attributes of comprehensive school physical activity programs (CSPAPs) and examine the differences between adopters' and potential adopters' perceived attributes. Method: The authors created an electronic survey and e-mailed it to 2,955 physical education teachers identified from a random sample of all public schools in the United States. The participants' (N = 407) responses were analyzed using the exploratory structural equation modeling framework. Results: The exploratory structural equation modeling yielded five factors: (a) compatibility, (b) relative advantage, (c) observability, (d) simplicity, and (e) trialability (X[superscript 2]/df = 3.2; root mean square error of approximation = 0.074; comparative-fit index = 0.983; Tucker-Lewis index = 0.971; weighted root mean residual = 0.668). Compared with potential adopters, teachers who had already adopted a CSPAP perceived CSPAPs as simpler to implement but less trialable. Discussion/Conclusion: This study advances the measurement for CSPAP implementation and offers insight into program attributes that merit a targeted focus in efforts to increase CSPAP adoption.
ISSN:0273-5024
DOI:10.1123/jtpe.2018-0328