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Psychometric Evaluation of the Chinese Virtues Questionnaire
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Duan, Wenjie; Ho, Samuel M. Y.; Bai, Yu; Tang, Xiaoqing – Research on Social Work Practice, 2013
Objectives: The present study examined the psychometric properties of the Chinese Virtues Questionnaire (CVQ). The reliability, factor structure, construct validity, and temporal stability of the inventory were examined. Method: A university student sample ("n" = 878) and a working adult sample ("n" = 153) were recruited.…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Questionnaires, Social Work, Educational Practices
On the Meaning and Measurement of Engagement in Youth Residential Treatment Centers
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Cunningham, Wm. Scott; Duffee, David E.; Huang, Yufan; Steinke, Camela M.; Naccarato, Toni – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
Objective: This study describes the development of an engagement scale for use with youth in residential treatment centers. Engagement includes attitude about treatment, bond with providers, and participation in treatment activities. Method: Interview data were collected at the midpoint in residence of 130 youth in two centers. Items were selected…
Descriptors: Residential Programs, Content Validity, Factor Analysis, Logical Thinking
Evaluation of Evaluation Studies Using Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Work Literature (1990-2003): Evidence that Constitutes a Wake-Up Call
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Shek, Daniel T. L.; Tang, Vera M. Y.; Han, X. Y. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2005
Objective: This study examines the quality of evaluation studies using qualitative research methods in the social work literature in terms of a number of criteria commonly adopted in the field of qualitative research. Method: Using qualitative and evaluation as search terms, relevant qualitative evaluation studies from 1990 to 2003 indexed by…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Research Methodology, Social Work, Evaluation Research