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Psychometric Properties of the Adolescent and Young Adult Men – Health Indicators Scale (AYAM-HIS)

Authors

• • Michael J Rovito
  • University of Central Florida
• • Shari Dworkin
  • University of Washington, Bothell
• • Keri Allen
  • University of Central Florida
• • Kathy E Rovito
  • Rollins College
• • Sydney Martinez
  • University of Central Florida

Abstract

The goal of this current study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the AYAM-HIS among a select sample of AYAMs, a priority population experiencing disparate health outcomes compared to women. These preliminary results indicate that AYAM-HIS yielded reliable and valid data, thus providing a means to measure indicators of health behaviors and possible outcomes within this population. The AYAM-HIS can provide the necessary information to assess current health behaviors so as to provide a foundation from which interventions can be designed. Future research into reducing survey fatigue related to AYAM-HIS and testing with diverse populations are warranted.

Keywords: adolescent and young adult men, health behaviors, measurement, psychometric properties, methods, program design, men's health

How to Cite: Rovito, M. J. , Dworkin, S. , Allen, K. , Rovito, K. E. & Martinez, S. (2023) “Psychometric Properties of the Adolescent and Young Adult Men – Health Indicators Scale (AYAM-HIS)”, Health Behavior Research. 6(4). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/2572-1836.1205