Analysis of the affect measurement conundrum in exercise psychology: I. Fundamental issues |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Exercise Psychophysiology Research Group, School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities, University of São Paulo, Arlindo Béttio Avenue, 1000, Ermelino Matarazzo, São Paulo, Brazil;2. Applied Kinesiology Laboratory, University of Campinas, Érico Veríssimo Avenue, 701, Barão Geraldo, Campinas, Brazil;3. Performance and Health Research Center, Federal University of Pernambuco, Prof. Moraes Rego Avenue, 1235 - Cidade Universitária, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil;1. Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil;2. Center of Physical Education and Sport, Londrina State University, Londrina, PR, Brazil;3. Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, PE, Brazil;4. Center for Health Sciences, Northern Paraná State University, Alameda Padre Magno, 841, Jacarezinho, Paraná 86.400-000, Brazil;5. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine Research Group, School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia;6. Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | Background and purpose: The measurement of affect in the context of exercise is a controversial issue. The purpose of this paper is to provide a critical review of the relevant literature and to outline a conceptual framework that will serve as the basis for subsequent analysis.Methods: Four issues are discussed: (a) the distinctions between emotions, moods, and affect; (b) the strengths and weaknesses of categorical and dimensional models for conceptualizing affective phenomena; (c) the notion of ‘exercise-specific’ affect; and (d) whether measurement should be based on a deductive or an inductive approach.Results and conclusions: Arguments are presented in favor of (a) targeting basic affect as the appropriate object of assessment at the present stage of knowledge development; (b) adopting dimensional models because of their broad and balanced scope; (c) critically reconsidering the notion of ‘exercise-specific’ affect; and (d) using deductive methods for measuring affect. |
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