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Publication Date: 2022
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An Initial Investigation of the American Sign Language Version of the Self-Determination Inventory
Millen, Kaitlyn; Luckner, John L.
American Annals of the Deaf, v166 n5 p681-697 2022
Self-determination is a potential predictor of in-school and postschool success, yet it has not previously been examined in youth and young adults who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). The present study used a cross-sectional survey design to examine the reliability and validity of the American Sign Language (ASL) version of the Self-Determination Inventory: Student Report (ASL SDI:SR) and to develop an understanding of mean self-determination strengths and areas of need in a sample of youth and young adults who were DHH; 221 participants completed the ASL SDI:SR, including individuals representing each type of educational setting and each type of communication mode. The component with the highest mean score was psychological empowerment; the lowest mean score was for self-realization. The findings showed that the ASL SDI:SR produced reliable scores. Implications for future practice and research are discussed.
Descriptors: Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Self Determination, American Sign Language, Students with Disabilities, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Adolescents, Young Adults, Translation
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