The 24HMBQ shows good criterion validity for sleep and moderate validity for sedentary behavior, but limited validity for physical activity in Chinese college students.
The 24HMBQ was validated against accelerometer data in 88 Chinese college students. Strong correlations were found for sleep (weekdays Rho=0.77, weekends Rho=0.68), moderate for sedentary behavior (weekdays Rho=0.55, weekends Rho=0.33), but weak for light PA (Rho=0.30) and non-significant for MVPA (Rho=0.15).
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The 24HMBQ shows good criterion validity for sleep and moderate validity for sedentary behavior, but limited validity for physical activity in Chinese college students. The current body of evidence comprises 1 study. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 32/100 (low).
The Claim
The 24HMBQ shows good criterion validity for sleep and moderate validity for sedentary behavior, but limited validity for physical activity in Chinese college students.
This conclusion is most relevant to: Chinese college students (mean age 20.2 ± 2.2 years).
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Criterion validity assessment of the 24-hour movement behaviors questionnaire (24HMBQ) for Chinese college students: validation study. (PeerJ, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Participants wore Axivity AX3 accelerometers for 7 consecutive days
- ▸On the last day, participants completed the 24HMBQ to self-report PA, SB, and sleep
- ▸Paired-sample t-test, Spearman's rank correlation, and Bland-Altman plots were used to assess agreement
- ▸Result: Sleep and SB showed acceptable validity, but PA (especially MVPA) showed poor validity
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Chinese college students (mean age 20.2 ± 2.2 years)
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Small sample size (n=88) from a single university, limiting generalizability
- ▸Accelerometer data may not perfectly capture all movement behaviors (e.g., water-based activities)
- ▸Cross-sectional design; no test-retest reliability assessed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 24HMBQ?▼
The 24-hour Movement Behaviors Questionnaire (24HMBQ) is a self-report tool designed to measure physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep in college students.
How well does the 24HMBQ measure sleep?▼
It shows good criterion validity for sleep, with Spearman correlations of 0.77 for weekdays and 0.68 for weekends compared to accelerometer data.
Is the 24HMBQ reliable for measuring physical activity?▼
No, it has limited validity for physical activity, especially moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), with a non-significant correlation of 0.15.
What population was studied in this validation?▼
The study involved 88 Chinese college students with a mean age of 20.2 years.
References
- 1.Tan TC, Zheng J, Chen T, Liu Y, Luo Y, Yang Y, Huang T. “Criterion validity assessment of the 24-hour movement behaviors questionnaire (24HMBQ) for Chinese college students: validation study..” PeerJ, 2026. PMID: 42540724 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.21490