Exercise Self-Regulation Questionnaire – SRQ-E
Measures the degree of autonomous versus controlled motivation for regular exercise and physical activity.
Scale Development & Technical Details
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 Autonomy. 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 | 5,8,9,12,16 | 5 |
| Intrinsic Motivation | 3,10,15 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all true, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = Somewhat true, 5 = 5, 6 = 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 Varies by subscale (typically Cronbach's alpha ranges from 0.69 to 0.85).
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.