Development of the great recess framework - observational tool to measure contextual and behavioral components of elementary school recess.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) remains the primary behavioral outcome associated with school recess, while many other potentially relevant indicators of recess remain unexamined. Few studies have assessed observations of teacher/student interactions, peer conflict, social interactions, or safety within the recess environment. Furthermore, a psychometrically-sound instrument does not exist to examine safety, resources, student engagement, adult engagement, pro-social/anti-social behavior, and student empowerment on the playground. The purpose of the current study was to develop a valid, and reliable, assessment tool intended for use in measurement of the contextual factors associated with recess.

Methods

An iterative and multi-step process was used to develop a tool that m

SUBMITTER: Massey WV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5863843 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature