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Juliana Reyes-Martin; David Simó-Pinatella; Ana Andrés – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Behavioural problems in individuals with intellectual disabilities have a negative impact on them. Limited assessment measures exist in Spain. This study aimed to validate the Behavior Problems Inventory--Short Form (BPI-S) in the Spanish population by examining its psychometric properties and factorial structures. Method: This study…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Behavior Problems, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability
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Collins, Kirsten; Gratton, Caroline; Heneage, Celia; Dagnan, Dave – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: This study aimed to develop a self-report measure of paid caregivers' empathy towards people with intellectual disabilities. Materials and Methods: Following questionnaire development, 194 staff working in services for people with intellectual disabilities completed self-report questionnaires, including the new empathy measure. The…
Descriptors: Caregiver Attitudes, Caregivers, Empathy, Intellectual Disability
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Stancliffe, R. J.; Wiese, M. Y.; Read, S.; Jeltes, G.; Clayton, J. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: This paper examines the development and psychometric characteristics of three instruments about end of life, designed for use with adults with intellectual disability (ID). Respectively, the instruments assess understanding of the concept of death, end-of-life planning, and fear of death. Methods: Part 1: instruments were developed or…
Descriptors: Test Construction, Psychometrics, Decision Making, Adults
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Perry, Adrienne; Isaacs, Barry – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: Family Quality of Life (FQOL) is an important construct in the Intellectual Disabilities field. Several measures exist, including one developed by an international group, the Family Quality of Life Survey-2006 (FQOLS-2006; Brown et al.2006). However, the psychometric properties of this measure have yet to be fully investigated. This…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Surveys, Intellectual Disability, Family (Sociological Unit)
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Penketh, Victoria; Hare, Dougal Julian; Flood, Andrea; Walker, Samantha – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Background: The Manchester Attachment Scale-Third party observational measure (MAST) was developed to assess secure attachment style for adults with intellectual disabilities. The psychometric properties of the MAST were examined. Materials and Methods: Professional carers (N = 40) completed the MAST and measures related to the construct of…
Descriptors: Adults, Mental Retardation, Attachment Behavior, Psychometrics
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Albuquerque, Cristina P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: This study analyzes the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of the Quality of Life Questionnaire (QOL-Q; Quality of Life Questionnaire Manual--1993 Manual and 2004 Revision. 2004, IDS Publishing Company, Worthington, OH; Schalock & Keith 2004). Method: The analysis of the factorial structure was carried out on a sample of…
Descriptors: Life Satisfaction, Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Factor Structure
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Zaja, Rebecca H.; Moore, Linda; van Ingen, Daniel J.; Rojahn, Johannes – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Psychometric properties of three functional assessment rating scales were compared for three types of target behaviours [self-injurious behaviour (SIB), stereotypic behaviour and aggressive/destructive behaviour]. Materials and method: The "Questions about Behavioural Function" (QABF), the "Functional Assessment for…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Validity, Interrater Reliability, Rating Scales