Table 7

Second field testing of the ALPHA short (N = 166): Answer frequencies and test-retest reliability scores.

Answer frequencies

Test-retest reliability scores

Item/Scale

Yes

No

NA

Agreement, %

ICC


Total

0.73a

a) Most of the houses in my neighbourhood are detached houses

33.7

66.3

89

b) There are many shops within easy walking distance of my home

74.7

25.3

92

c) There is a bus/tram station within easy walking distance of my home

92.2

7.8

92

d) There is a park within easy walking distance of my home

84.9

15.1

92

e) Walking is dangerous because of the traffic in my neighbourhood

7.8

92.2

90

f) Walking is dangerous because of the level of crime in my neighbourhood

4.2

95.8

95

a) There are trees along the streets in my neighbourhood

67.6

32.3

85

g) At my home, I have small sports equipment such as a ball, racquets, ... for my personal use

82.5

17.5

92

h) At my work or place of study I have bicycles provided by employer or school

10.8

77.1

12.0

93

i) At my work or place of study I have employer subsidized public transport

41.0

47.0

12.0

90


NA = Not applicable

ICC = Intraclass correlation coefficient

asum score of all items

Spittaels et al. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010 7:48   doi:10.1186/1479-5868-7-48

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