Scale Overview
The Exercise Self-Regulation Questionnaire – SRQ-E was developed by Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci (2000). It is designed to measure Self-regulation and motivation for exercise. The scale is intended for use with Adults and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 16 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: External Regulation, Introjected Regulation, Identified Regulation, Intrinsic Motivation.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| External Regulation |
2,6,7,11,14 |
5 |
| Introjected Regulation |
1,4,13 |
3 |
| Identified Regulation |
5,9,12,16 |
4 |
| Intrinsic Motivation |
3,8,10,15 |
4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all true, 2 = , 3 = , 4 = Somewhat true, 5 = , 6 = , 7 = Very true.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 7. Interpretation guidelines:
- Subscale scores are calculated by averaging the items within each subscale. Higher scores indicate stronger endorsement of that motivational type.: 1 – 7
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Typically ranges from alpha 0.70 to 0.85 depending on the subscale.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.