Scale Overview
The Exercise Self-Regulation Questionnaire – SRQ-E was developed by Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci (1989). It is designed to measure Exercise Self-Regulation and Motivation. 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 |
2,7,11,14 |
4 |
| Introjected Regulation |
1,4,6,13 |
4 |
| 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.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source.
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.