# Design and validation of a qualitative interview for the study of the role of physical activity in urban public spaces in the social inclusion of immigrant women (Spanish version)

## TL;DR

This study developed and validated an interview tool to explore how physical activity in public spaces helps immigrant women feel more socially included.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a validated, semi-structured interview tool tailored to immigrant women's experiences with physical activity and social inclusion.

## Key findings

- The interview showed strong content validity with Aiken's V = 0.89 and CVC = 0.88.
- Expert feedback led to improvements in wording, structure, and inclusion of family and gender-related themes.
- The final interview includes 54 items across ten thematic sections.

## Abstract

This study aimed to validate a semi-structured qualitative interview developed to examine how physical activity in urban public spaces contributes to processes of social inclusion and acculturation among immigrant women;

A mixed-method validation process was carried out with the participation of five experts in social sciences, sport studies, and qualitative research. The evaluation combined quantitative measures - using Aiken's V and the Content Validity Coefficient (CVC) - with qualitative assessments. Experts also provided detailed feedback regarding the clarity, coherence, cultural sensitivity, and thematic balance of the proposed items;

The quantitative analysis showed high levels of content validity, with mean values of Aiken's V = 0.89 and CVC = 0.88, confirming strong agreement on the relevance and clarity of the items. Qualitative feedback highlighted the need for adjustments in wording, reorganization of sections, and the inclusion of items addressing family context, migration trajectories, and gender-related perceptions. Following these recommendations, the interview was expanded from 44 to 54 items, structured across ten thematic sections;

The resulting instrument offers a useful and flexible methodological tool to investigate the experiences of immigrant women in relation to physical activity and participation in urban public spaces, while incorporating dimensions of social inclusion, acculturation, and gender. Its capacity for adaptation makes it valuable for future studies related to these topics across diverse contexts.