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Published in: Translational Behavioral Medicine 4/2016

01-12-2016 | Original Research

Development and testing of mobile technology for community park improvements: validity and reliability of the eCPAT application with youth

Authors: Gina M. Besenyi, PhD, Paul Diehl, MS, Benjamin Schooley, PhD, Brie M. Turner-McGrievy, PhD, Sara Wilcox, PhD, Sonja A. Wilhelm Stanis, PhD, Andrew T. Kaczynski, PhD

Published in: Translational Behavioral Medicine | Issue 4/2016

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Abstract

Creation of mobile technology environmental audit tools can provide a more interactive way for youth to engage with communities and facilitate participation in health promotion efforts. This study describes the development and validity and reliability testing of an electronic version of the Community Park Audit Tool (eCPAT). eCPAT consists of 149 items and incorporates a variety of technology benefits. Criterion-related validity and inter-rater reliability were evaluated using data from 52 youth across 47 parks in Greenville County, SC. A large portion of items (>70 %) demonstrated either fair or moderate to perfect validity and reliability. All but six items demonstrated excellent percent agreement. The eCPAT app is a user-friendly tool that provides a comprehensive assessment of park environments. Given the proliferation of smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices among both adolescents and adults, the eCPAT app has potential to be distributed and used widely for a variety of health promotion purposes.
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Metadata
Title
Development and testing of mobile technology for community park improvements: validity and reliability of the eCPAT application with youth
Authors
Gina M. Besenyi, PhD
Paul Diehl, MS
Benjamin Schooley, PhD
Brie M. Turner-McGrievy, PhD
Sara Wilcox, PhD
Sonja A. Wilhelm Stanis, PhD
Andrew T. Kaczynski, PhD
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Translational Behavioral Medicine / Issue 4/2016
Print ISSN: 1869-6716
Electronic ISSN: 1613-9860
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13142-016-0405-9

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