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Development of the Psychopathology Instrument for Mentally Retarded Adults-Sexuality Scale (PIMRA-S).
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Matson, Johnny L.; Russell, Deirdre – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1994
The Psychopathology Instrument for Mentally Retarded Adults--Sexuality Scale was developed and used to study 86 adults with mild/moderate mental retardation. Psychometric characteristics were favorable. Differences in the rate of sexually aberrant behavior are addressed as a function of living and work placement, positive history of sexual abuse,…
Descriptors: Adults, Mild Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation, Psychometrics
The Motivation Assessment Scale: Reliability and Construct Validity across Three Topographies of Behavior.
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Duker, Pieter C.; Sigafoos, Jeff – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1998
The psychometric properties of the Motivation Assessment Scale were examined using 90 ratings of different problem behaviors among 86 individuals with mental retardation. Although reliability and internal consistency were generally poor, the results depended upon topographies of problem behavior and methods of calculation. The construct validity…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Evaluation Methods
The Environmental Rating Scale (ERS): A Measure of the Quality of the Residential Environment for Adults with Autism.
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Van Bourgondien, Mary E.; Reichle, Nancy C.; Campbell, Duncan G.; Mesibov, Gary B. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1998
This study assessed the psychometric properties of the Environmental Rating Scale, a measure specifically designed to assess residential treatment programs for individuals with autism. The measure's reliability was demonstrated by assessments of the internal consistency, stability, and interrater reliability. Preliminary analysis of validity…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Evaluation Methods, Interrater Reliability
Reliability of the Assessment of Dual Diagnosis (ADD).
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Matson, Johnny L.; Bamburg, Jay W. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1998
The initial psychometric properties of the Assessment for Dual Diagnosis (ADD), a new scale designed to screen for psychopathology in individuals with mild and moderate mental retardation, was examined. The ADD was found to have high stability across raters, high stability over time, and good internal consistency. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbances, Mild Mental Retardation
Fears of Youth with Mental Retardation: Psychometric Evaluation of the Fear Survey Schedule for Children-II (FSSC-II).
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Gullone, Eleonora; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1996
This study compared psychometric results on the Fear Survey Schedule for Children-II for 187 children and adolescents with mental retardation and 372 intellectually average students. The schedule demonstrated sound psychometric properties for both samples. Mentally retarded subjects scored significantly higher than the comparison sample, and their…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Children, Elementary Secondary Education
Handicap-Related Problems in Mothers of Children with Physical Impairments.
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Wallander, Jan L.; Marullo, Daniel S. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1997
The Handicap-Related Problems for Parents Inventory (HPPI) was developed for the measurement of handicap-related problems experienced by mothers of children with chronic physical conditions. An initial evaluation of its psychometric properties was completed with 119 mothers of children with physical or sensory impairments. The HPPI demonstrated…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Construct Validity, Factor Structure, Hearing Impairments
The Multifaceted Lifestyle Satisfaction Scale (MLSS): Psychometric Properties of an Interview Schedule for Assessing Personal Satisfaction of Adults with Limited Intelligence.
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Harner, Cathy J.; Heal, Laird W. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1993
This research assessed the psychometric properties of the Multifaceted Lifestyle Satisfaction Scale, an interview examining satisfaction of individuals with mental retardation with their living arrangements and communities, personal relationships, recreation and leisure, employment, and degree of self-direction. Based on analysis of 149 subjects,…
Descriptors: Adults, Employment, Interpersonal Relationship, Interviews