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Kilbane, Amy L.; Jahoda, Andrew – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Objectives: To carry out a preliminary exploration and measurement of therapy expectancy in adults with intellectual disabilities through the development and psychometric evaluation of the therapy expectation measure (TEAM). Design: The initial scale development phase combined top-down theory-driven and bottom-up data-driven processes to identify…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Mental Retardation, Construct Validity, Test Validity
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Llewellyn, Gwynnyth; Bundy, Anita; Mayes, Rachel; McConnell, David; Emerson, Eric; Brentnall, Jennie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: This study describes the development and trialling of the Family Life Interview (FLI), a clinical tool designed to examine sustainability of family routines. Materials and Methods: The FLI, a self-report instrument completed by a parent within a semi-structured practitioner--parent interview, was administered to 118 parents, with…
Descriptors: Family Life, Construct Validity, Test Validity, Family Environment
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Peterson, Jana J.; Peterson, N. Andrew; Lowe, John B.; Nothwehr, Faryle K. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Many individuals with intellectual disabilities are not sufficiently active for availing health benefits. Little is known about correlates of physical activity among this population on which to build health promotion interventions. Materials and Methods: We developed scales for measurement of self-efficacy and social support for…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Self Efficacy, Mental Retardation