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Psychometric Evaluation of the Brief Resilience Scale and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support among Older Sexual Minority Women in the U.S.
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Jordan B. Westcott; Louis M. Rocconi – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2025
Objective: This study sought to examine the factor structure, internal consistency, and measurement invariance of the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) among older sexual minority women with disabilities. Method: Participants (n = 208) consisted of sexual minority women aged 55 and…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Resilience (Psychology), Social Support Groups, Measures (Individuals)
Measuring Parenting Practices across Four Dimensions in Adults with Disabilities: Development of the Revised Affirmative to Problem Parenting Scale (R-APPS)
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O'Sullivan, Deirdre; Brehmer, Chelsea; Phillips, Brian N.; Hanna, Jennifer L.; Strauser, David R. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2023
This paper summarizes the development and validation of the Revised Affirmative to Problem Parenting Scale (R-APPS) using a sample of 643 adults with disabilities. Results of exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, correlations, and reliability estimates reveal sound psychometric structure for a 4-factor scale distinguishing…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Test Construction, Psychometrics, Parenting Styles
The Screening Test for Emotional Problems: Studies of Reliability and Validity
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Erford, Bradley T.; Balcom, Lindsey C.; Moore-Thomas, Cheryl – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 2007
This study provides preliminary analysis of reliability and validity of scores on the Screening Test for Emotional Problems, which was designed to identify students ages 5 to 18 years who are referred for wide-ranging emotional disturbances categorized under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (U.S. Department of Education,…
Descriptors: Emotional Problems, Disabilities, Test Validity, Screening Tests
Assessment of Individuals with Hearing Impairments: Equity in Testing Procedures and Accommodations.
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Gordon, Robin Perkins; And Others – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1996
Reviews research related to testing procedures and accommodations for individuals with hearing impairments, with a special focus on the specific issues that may influence standardized psychological, educational, and work-related testing procedures for people with hearing impairments. Includes considerations for professionals conducting assessments…
Descriptors: Deafness, Disabilities, Evaluation Problems, Hearing Impairments