Nomological network for the validation of the PURICA-S
| Subscales PURICA-S | Stage 1 Precontemplation | Stage 2 Contemplation | Stage 3 Action | Stage 4 Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||
| Convergent validity | ||||
| ACS 90 subscale AOF | −− | −/+ | ++ | ++ |
| ACS 90 subscale AOD | −− | −/+ | ++ | ++ |
| Criterion validity | ||||
| Problem awareness | −− | −/+ | + | ++ |
| Utilisation of information | −− | −/+ | + | ++ |
| Utilisation of services/counselling | −− | −/+ | + | ++ |
| Severity of child overweight (BMI centile) | ++ | + | +/− | −− |
| Media consumption child | ++ | + | +/− | −− |
| Physical activity child | −− | −− | −/+ | ++ |
ACS 90 subscales AOF and AOD: higher values on these scales are supposed to positively correlate with stages 3 and 4 (AOD) and stage 2 (AOF).
Problem awareness: positive correlation of high problem awareness scores with stages 2, 3, 4. Usage of information and of services/counselling: positive correlation with stages 3 and 4; severity of child overweight: complex relation to the stages of change (parents of highly obese children may be more motivated for change), however a positive correlation of weight and stages 1 (and 2) is assumed.
Media consumption: a lot of media consumption (hour/day) is supposed to positively correlate with stages 1 (and 2) and vice versa for stages 3 and 4.
Movement behaviour: a lot of movement (hour/day) is supposed to positively correlate with stages 3 (and 4) and vice versa for stages 1 and 2.
ACS, Action Control Scale; AOD, prospective and decision-related action; AOF, action orientation subsequent to failure; BMI, body mass index; PURICA-S, Parent Perspective University of Rhode Island Change Assessment-Short.