Oxford Sedentary Cognitions Assessment (OSCA) – blocking sedentary behaviour
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Scoring
Factor 1: Purpose. Take the total of items 2, 6, and10
Factor 2: Anticipating reward. Take the total of items 1,5, and 9
Factor 3: Responsibility to others. Take the total of items 11, 3, and 7
Factor 4: Motivation from others. Take the total of items 4, 8, and 12
A total score can be computed by adding the score from each item.
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These questions are about the things that encourage us to stand up during the day time. Please circle the answers that best fit for you.
1: I will feel better if I get up
0 Do not agree
1 Agree a little
2 Agree moderately
3 Agree a lot
4 Totally agree
2: I need to get up to do my list of chores
0 Do not agree
1 Agree a little
2 Agree moderately
3 Agree a lot
4 Totally agree
3: I have responsibilities so I have to get up
0 Do not agree
1 Agree a little
2 Agree moderately
3 Agree a lot
4 Totally agree
4: I stand up more because there is someone who encourages me to move more often
0 Do not agree
1 Agree a little
2 Agree moderately
3 Agree a lot
4 Totally agree
5: I get up because I have something to do that matters to me
0 Do not agree
1 Agree a little
2 Agree moderately
3 Agree a lot
4 Totally agree
6: I must get through my list of things I have to do
0 Do not agree
1 Agree a little
2 Agree moderately
3 Agree a lot
4 Totally agree
7: I get up to do things because I don’t like letting people down
0 Do not agree
1 Agree a little
2 Agree moderately
3 Agree a lot
4 Totally agree
8: I get up when I’m looking forward to seeing someone
0 Do not agree
1 Agree a little
2 Agree moderately
3 Agree a lot
4 Totally agree
9: I get up because I have something satisfying to do
0 Do not agree
1 Agree a little
2 Agree moderately
3 Agree a lot
4 Totally agree
10: I get up because I have a sense of purpose
0 Do not agree
1 Agree a little
2 Agree moderately
3 Agree a lot
4 Totally agree
11: I get up because other people are counting on me
0 Do not agree
1 Agree a little
2 Agree moderately
3 Agree a lot
4 Totally agree
12: I can help other people when I stand up and move
0 Do not agree
1 Agree a little
2 Agree moderately
3 Agree a lot
4 Totally agree