Evaluates the reliability and validity of a parental involvement measure using a group of mothers and 15-month-old infants (N=137). Factor analysis revealed that the measure's four scales were internally consistent. Results indicate moderate to high test-retest reliability and substantial evidence of construct validity. (RJM)

Describes preliminary research findings on the Multi-Construct African American Identity Questionnaire, designed to measure components of racial/ethnic identity for African American youth. Data from 67 youth in one city and 92 in another provide some insight into the reliability and validity of the measure as well as descriptive information for…

Examined the psychometric properties of the Situational Confidence Questionnaire (SCQ) in adolescents (N=662). Results indicate that an eight-factor model fit the data in the same pattern as found in adults. The SCQ's reliability coefficient was high and it comprised highly discriminating items. Modifications, therefore, are unnecessary when…

Stuttering self-judgments from 15 adults who stutter, judgments of each others' stuttering, and the judgments of a panel of 10 stuttering researchers were compared. Results found substantial differences in stuttering judgments across speakers, judges, and judgment conditions, but across-task comparisons were complicated by low self-agreement among…

Describes study results that compared different ways of measuring frequency of alcohol use employed in previous research. Results of intake interviews with clients (N=832) indicate that frequency-of-alcohol-use reports can be affected by the type of response options used and by the location of items in a self-administered microcomputer interview.…

Examines a measure of interpersonal conflict between students that has been recommended for use in the United States. Focuses on the consequences of use and interpretation of the questionnaire. Looks at the correlation of self and peer reports, evidence of relevance and utility, consequences of interpretation, and consequences of use. (RJM)

Examined a parent inventory measure of attachment for young children, based on observed child reunion behaviors. Factor analysis of maternal inventory responses for low income 5-year-olds yielded six factors. Sixteen of the 20 behaviors could be classified into previously established attachment categories. Discussed advantages of measure in…

Eighty-seven normal older people were administered the Wisconsin Sorting Test on two occasions averaging over a year apart. There were average retest gains of 5 to 7 standard score points. The standard error of prediction, standard error of difference, and abnormal test-retest discrepancy scores were calculated for clinical use. (SLD)

The Interrater/Test Reliability System (ITRS) is described. The ITRS is a comprehensive computer tool used to address questions of interrater reliability that computes several different indices of interrater reliability and the generalizability coefficient over raters and topics. The system is available in IBM compatible or Macintosh format. (SLD)

This study supported evidence of reliability and validity of the Theoretical Orientation Profile Scale-Revised (TOPS-R) scores. The TOPS-R was designed to measure theoretical orientation among counselors and trainees. Factor analysis yielded a 6-factor solution accounting for 87.5% of the total variance in the scale. The 6 factors corresponded to…

Eight subtests were selected from the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children--Third Edition (WISC-III) to make a short form for clinical use. Results with the 2,200 children from the WISC-III standardization sample indicated the adequate reliability and validity of the short form for clinical use. (SLD)

Describes the development and validation of a measure of the stress experienced by African Americans as a result of daily encounters with racism and discrimination. The scale has adequate indexes of internal consistency and fair-to-adequate estimates of test-retest stability. Several other factors also indicated the measure's reliability. (RJM)

Provides a critical and comparative evaluation of the five most commonly used published rating scales for the assessment of ADHD. Reviews were conducted in four main areas: content and use, standardization sample and norms, scores and interpretation, and psychometric properties. Scales with the strongest standardization samples and evidence for…

The estimation accuracy of procedures based on classical test score theory and item response theory (generalized partial credit model) were compared for examinations consisting of multiple-choice and extended-response items. Analysis of British Columbia Scholarship Examination results found an error rate of about 10 percent for both methods, with…

Three studies with approximately 600 children were conducted to evaluate the validity and reliability of the three measures of the Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales Developmental Profile. Findings support the use of the profile as a screening and evaluation tool for identifying children with developmental delays at 12 to 24 months of age.…