The section on physical activity will be part of a large survey that intends to collect information on adolescent and young adults health behavior.
We are aware of the limitations of the self-reported method, yet this will be the most suitable method for our study.
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Physical activity assessment tools in monitoring physical activity: the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) or accelerometers – choosing the best tools.
- January 2018
- Health Problems of Civilization 12(1):57-63
- DOI:
- 10.5114/hpc.2018.74189
- 📷Marian Jan Stelmach The researcher is here on RG
There are several physical activity monitoring tools that are commonly used to assess self-reported physical activity in adolescents and young adults. Some of the most popular and reliable tools include:
Overall, the IPAQ and GLTEQ are considered to be among the most reliable and valid self-report physical activity monitoring tools for adolescents and young adults. It is important to note that all self-report physical activity tools have some inherent limitations, including the potential for recall bias and social desirability bias. Therefore, it is always advisable to use multiple methods to assess physical activity in research studies.
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