Objective: To examine the association of TriTrac recorded activity with com
monly used measures of activity and associated constructs. Method: TriTrac
scores were correlated with 3 direct self-report measures, 4 indirect activ
ity measures, and 5 constructs commonly associated with activity. Results:
A moderate correlation was found between TriTrac and the main criterion mea
sure. Subjects wore the TriTrac units 78% of the requested days and underre
ported time not wearing the TriTrac, Conclusion: Accelerometer data must be
interpreted with caution, given that subjects will likely underreport time
not wearing the devices. Researchers should provide for the possibility of
damaged TriTrac devices.