ArticleFrontiers in psychology2026
Validation of Taijiquan (Tai Chi) Exercise Commitment Scale for Chinese Elderly (TECS-CE).
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Background: Taijiquan, also widely known as Tai Chi, is a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise that has been associated with physical and psychological health benefits among older adults. Despite these benefits, sustained participation may be influenced by psychological commitment and contextual determinants. A population-specific measure is therefore needed to assess commitment to Taijiquan exercise among older adults. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Taijiquan Exercise Commitment Scale for Chinese Elderly (TECS-CE). Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 453 older adults aged 60-75 years who practiced Taijiquan in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province, China. The participants were divided into an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) sample ( Results: The final TECS-CE contained 33 items representing two commitment dimensions-Want to Commit and Have to Commit-and six determinants: Satisfaction, Social Constraints, Involvement Alternatives, Personal Investment, Social Support, and Involvement Opportunities. The two commitment dimensions explained 65.005% of the variance, while the six determinants explained 75.378%. CFA indicated acceptable model fit for the reported models; for the structural model, χ Conclusion: The findings provide evidence that the TECS-CE has acceptable content, construct, criterion-related, and reliability evidence for assessing Taijiquan exercise commitment among the older adults included in this study. Because the study was cross-sectional and used convenience sampling and self-reported exercise behavior, longitudinal and multisite studies are needed to establish predictive validity and broader generalizability.
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