Abstract
Individuals reporting high group cohesion are less likely to discontinue participation in group exercise programs. A validated measure of group cohesion, the Physical Activity Group Environment Questionnaire (PAGEQ), is untested in older men. The PAGEQ was administered to, and questions about demographics and frequency and duration of participation were asked of, the Walk A Mile or More (WAMM) exercise group, which was composed of U.S. military Veterans. Forty participants (mean age = 62 years, 77.5% male) completed surveys. Cronbach's alpha for the overall PAGEQ was 0.976. Although no significant relationship was found between group cohesion scores and frequency of attending WAMM sessions, there was a trend for individuals who had participated for a longer time to report more group cohesiveness, particularly regarding the task (i.e., exercise) itself. The PAGEQ was easily administered and internally consistent in this group of older men, and provides a useful benchmark for future gerontological researchers. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 42(8), 18-23.].
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