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Bardhoshi, Gerta; Erford, Bradley T.; Um, Byeolbee – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2023
Psychometric properties of the Survey of Perceived Organizational Support (SPOS-8) scores were examined with a national sample of school counselors (N = 1,005). SPOS-8 scores displayed good internal consistency ([alpha] = 0.92), one-factor structure, and convergent and discriminant validity. Measurement invariance was evident for White and…
Descriptors: Surveys, Psychometrics, Organizational Climate, Scores
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Erford, Bradley T.; Atalay, Zumra; Bardhoshi, Gerta – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2020
This systematic review explores psychometric properties of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory adult version (SASSI-3), the most commonly used instrument by counselors for assessment and diagnosis of alcohol and substance use.
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Substance Abuse, Adults, Psychometrics
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Erford, Bradley T.; Short, Sarah; Freeman, Angela – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2012
The "Screening Test for Emotional Problems-Self-Report" (STEP-S) was designed to assess students aged 10 to 17 years referred for wide-ranging emotional disturbances categorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. Preliminary analysis indicated that subscale coefficients alpha ranged from 0.76 to 0.85 and…
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Emotional Problems, Emotional Disturbances, Students
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Erford, Bradley T.; Clark, Kelly – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2011
The reliability and validity of scores on the Disruptive Behavior Rating Scale-second edition-teacher version (DBRS-II-T) was analyzed. The DBRS-II-T was designed to assess teacher observations of students referred for behavioral difficulties. The five-factor model fit the data poorly, but convergent and diagnostic validities were excellent.…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Teachers, Reliability, Validity
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Erford, Bradley T.; Lowe, Samantha; Chang, Catherine Y. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2011
The Self-Evaluation Scale--Teacher version, used to assess teacher perceived self-esteem of students, was analyzed. A unidimensional model emerged from exploratory factor analysis, with cautious acceptance of data fit. Reliability and external aspects of validity were supported by the Self-Evaluation Scale--Teacher data.
Descriptors: Factor Structure, Measures (Individuals), Factor Analysis, Self Evaluation (Individuals)
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Erford, Bradley T.; Dorman, Stacy L.; Ivey, Elizabeth A.; Wingeart, Leah N. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2001
Four independent samples of children were used to study the reliability and validity of the Writing Essential Skill Screener, a measure designed to screen primary grade children at risk for writing difficulties. Among findings was that the measure is comprised of two dimensions, writing and name writing, that the factor structure did not fit the…
Descriptors: Disability Identification, Factor Structure, Primary Education, Psychometrics
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Erford, Bradley T. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1997
Reliability and construct and criterion-related validity of scores on the Disruptive Behavior Rating Scale--Teacher Version were studied with 151 teachers of 1,766 elementary school students and 30 teachers of 131 students. Factor analysis confirmed a four-factor structure. Results support the measure's internal consistency and convergent…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers