TI- Psychometric properties of a Korean measure of person-directed care in nursing homes.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Choi, Jae-Sung
AU- Lee, Minhong
AF- Choi, Jae-Sung, Department of Social Welfare, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
AF- Lee, Minhong, minhongsw@gmail.com, Department of Social Welfare, Dong-Eui University, Busan, South Korea
AD- Lee, Minhong, Department of Social Welfare, Dong-Eui University, 176 Eomgwang Rd., Busan Jin-Gu, Busan, South Korea, 614-714, minhongsw@gmail.com
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 24
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2014
YR- 2014
PM- Nov, 2014
PG- 676-684
PC- 9
SP- 676
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513509897
LA- English
KP- person-directed care
KP- psychometric properties
KP- nursing home
KP- assessment tool
KP- South Korea
SU- Measurement; Nursing Homes; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This study examined the validity and reliability of a person-directed care (PDC) measure for nursing homes in Korea. Method: Managerial personnel from 223 nursing homes in 2010 and 239 in 2012 were surveyed. Results: Item analysis and exploratory factor analysis for the first sample generated a 33-item PDC measure with eight factors. Item analysis for the second sample resulted in 32 items. Confirmatory factor analysis verified the acceptability of the revised instrument with seven factors of 30 items (χ2 = 650.96, root mean square error of approximation = .059, nonnormed fit index = .88, comparative fit index = .90, and incremental fit index = .90). The overall scale had high internal consistency and reliability (α = .925). Conclusion: Findings from this study confirm the validity of the revised Korean PDC scale. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Measurement; Nursing Homes; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Nursing Homes & Residential Care (3377)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- South Korea
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Person-Directed Care Measure-Korean Version
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20141208
AN- 2014-43498-004
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Analysis of the validity scales in the Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Butcher, Fredrick
AU- Kretschmar, Jeff M.
AU- Lin, Yingge
AU- Flannery, Daniel J.
AU- Singer, Mark I.
AF- Butcher, Fredrick, fredrick.w.butcher@case.edu, Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research & Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, US
AF- Kretschmar, Jeff M., Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research & Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, US
AF- Lin, Yingge, Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research & Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, US
AF- Flannery, Daniel J., Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research & Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, US
AF- Singer, Mark I., Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research & Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, US
AD- Butcher, Fredrick, Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research & Education, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, 11402 Bellflower Road, Cleveland, OH, US, 44106, fredrick.w.butcher@case.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 24
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2014
YR- 2014
PM- Nov, 2014
PG- 695-704
PC- 10
SP- 695
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513516803
LA- English
KP- trauma assessment
KP- trauma symptoms
KP- validity scales
SU- Psychometrics; Symptom Checklists; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Trauma
AB- Objective: Little empirical attention has been paid to the validity scales of the Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children (TSCC). The purpose of this study is to examine the prevalence of cases identified by the validity scales and its analytical impact. Methods: The current study compares regression models using data from two community samples (n = 3,724 and n = 2,245) and two samples of at-risk youth (n = 1,758 and n = 204). Using Chow tests to compare coefficients, we demonstrate the implications of removing cases identified by the TSCC validity scales. Results: The Underresponse (UND) scale identified 8% of the community sample and 20% of the at-risk sample. Chow tests revealed significant group differences based on the UND scale for all TSCC subscales. Conclusion: The present study demonstrates the analytical impact of the TSCC validity scales and provides statistical evidence for the removal of invalid cases. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Psychometrics; Symptom Checklists; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Trauma
MN- At Risk Populations
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Psychological Disorders (3210)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
TM- Recent Exposure to Violence Scale
TM- Underresponse Scale
TM- Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children DOI: 10.1037/t06631-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20141208
AN- 2014-43498-006
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Validating a measure of organizational cultural competence in voluntary child welfare.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Schudrich, Wendy Zeitlin
AF- Schudrich, Wendy Zeitlin, schudric@yu.edu, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, New York, NY, US
AD- Schudrich, Wendy Zeitlin, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, US, 10033, schudric@yu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 24
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2014
YR- 2014
PM- Nov, 2014
PG- 685-694
PC- 10
SP- 685
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513516513
LA- English
KP- organizational cultural competence
KP- validation
KP- CFA
KP- child welfare
SU- Child Welfare; Competence; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This research examines the psychometric properties of two subscales of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) Multicultural Council’s Organizational Cultural Competence Assessment, which together have been used to assess organizational cultural competence in child welfare agencies. Method: Confirmatory factor analysis was utilized to analyze data on 478 child welfare workers. Results: Six models were generated based upon the theoretical literature. The best-fitting model was unidimensional (χ² = 13.18, df = 9, p = .15; root mean square error of approximation = 0.03; comparative fit index = 0.99; Tucker–Lewis Index = 0.99). Discussion and applications to social work: Factors that are more proximal to client interaction were stronger indicators of organizational cultural competence than those that were more distal. Those wishing to examine organizational cultural competence in voluntary child welfare settings should consider using the validated form of the AUCD instrument. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Child Welfare; Competence; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Organizational-Level Measures of Cultural Competence
GR- Sponsor: New York Foundling, Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection, US; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20141208
AN- 2014-43498-005
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Beyond multiplication: Incorporating importance into client satisfaction measures.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Hsieh, Chang-Ming
AF- Hsieh, Chang-Ming, chsieh@uic.edu, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, US
AD- Hsieh, Chang-Ming, Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1040 West Harrison Street (MC 309), Chicago, IL, US, 60607-7134, chsieh@uic.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 24
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2014
YR- 2014
PM- Jul, 2014
PG- 470-476
PC- 7
SP- 470
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 7
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513511668
LA- English
KP- client satisfaction measures
KP- perceived importance incorporation
KP- test scores
KP- elderly case management
KP- psychometrics
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
SU- Case Management; Client Satisfaction; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This article brings the discussions on incorporating perceived importance across study areas into the study of client satisfaction and cautions the use of multiplicative scores (multiplying satisfaction and importance scores) as a weighting method. An alternative weighting method is provided. Method: Analyze data from a client satisfaction survey of 103 clients of a publicly funded elderly case management service unit located in a large U.S. Midwest region city. Results: The alternative weighted score correlated higher with all the global client satisfaction measures than the multiplicative score. Conclusion: Using multiplicative scores to represent global client satisfaction should be avoided. The proposed alternative weighting method is a reasonable way to incorporate perceived importance to represent global client satisfaction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Case Management; Client Satisfaction; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Elder Care; Test Scores
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Health & Mental Health Services (3370)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
AG- Very Old (85 yrs & older) (390)
TM- Client Satisfaction Survey
TM- Home Care Satisfaction Measure: Case Management Service-13
TM- Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8
TM- Reid-Gundlach Social Service Satisfaction Scale
TM- Face-to-Face Interviews
TM- Quality of Life Index
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20140818
AN- 2014-28121-008
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Measuring the Transgression-Related Interpersonal Motivations Inventory in marital relationships: Forgiveness in the Chinese context (C-TRIM).
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Wong, Lai Cheung
AU- Chu, Amanda M. Y.
AU- Chan, Cecilia L. W.
AF- Wong, Lai Cheung, wong0622@hku.hk, Department of Social Work & Social Administration, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
AF- Chu, Amanda M. Y., Department of Management Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
AF- Chan, Cecilia L. W., Department of Social Work & Social Administration, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
AD- Wong, Lai Cheung, Department of Social Work & Social Administration, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China, wong0622@hku.hk
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 24
IP- 3
SD- May, 2014
YR- 2014
PM- May, 2014
PG- 356-363
PC- 8
SP- 356
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513498622
LA- English
KP- Transgression Related Interpersonal Motivations Inventory
KP- marital relationships: forgiveness
KP- Chinese context
KP- psychometrics
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
SU- Marital Relations; Motivation; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: Because forgiveness is an important aspect of studies in marital relationships, there is a need for a culturally relevant measure of forgiveness for Chinese couples. This study aims to validate the Transgression-related Interpersonal Motivations Inventory in marital relationships within a Chinese context (C-TRIM). Method: Data were collected from 665 married individuals in Hong Kong who completed a self-administered questionnaire. Results: It is suggested that C-TRIM is a one-factor scale consisting of 12 items. It is also found that C-TRIM and benevolence are two distinct dimensions in measuring forgiveness in a marriage. C-TRIM represents negative forgiveness, whereas benevolence refers to positive forgiveness. Conclusion: C-TRIM demonstrates to be a valid and reliable scale with which to assess the forgiveness level of individuals toward their offending partner in Chinese communities. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Marital Relations; Motivation; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Chinese Cultural Groups; Forgiveness
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Marriage & Family (2950)
PO- Animal (20)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Hong Kong
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Relationship Trust Scale
TM- Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale
TM- Transgression-Related Interpersonal Motivations Inventory in Marital Relationships-Chinese Version
TM- Benevolence Scale
TM- Avoidance and Revenge Scale
TM- Self Administered Questionnaire
TM- Dyadic Adjustment Scale DOI: 10.1037/t02175-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20140922
AN- 2014-19991-008
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Psychometric properties of the HOME inventory using Rasch analysis.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Glad, Johan
AU- Kottorp, Anders
AU- Jergeby, Ulla
AU- Gustafsson, Carina
AU- Sonnander, Karin
AF- Glad, Johan, johan.glad@socialstyrelsen.se, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Disability and Habilitation, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
AF- Kottorp, Anders, Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Neurobiology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
AF- Jergeby, Ulla, Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare, Stockholm, Sweden
AF- Gustafsson, Carina, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Disability and Habilitation, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
AF- Sonnander, Karin, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Disability and Habilitation, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
AD- Glad, Johan, Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Disability and Habilitation, Uppsala University, Box 564, SE-751 22, Uppsala, Sweden, johan.glad@socialstyrelsen.se
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 24
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2014
YR- 2014
PM- Mar, 2014
PG- 235-246
PC- 12
SP- 235
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513493518
LA- English
KP- HOME Inventory
KP- Rasch analysis
KP- psychometrics
KP- social workers
KP- home environments
KP- at risk populations
SU- Home Environment; Psychometrics; Social Workers
AB- Objectives: The aim of this pilot study was to explore psychometric properties of two versions of the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment Inventory in a Swedish social service sample. Method: Social workers employed at 22 Swedish child protections agencies participated in the data collection. Both classic test theory approaches and Rasch analysis were used. Seventy-five (46 double) protocols of the Early Childhood version and 65 (43 double) protocols of the Middle Childhood version were obtained. Results: The interobserver reliability and Rasch reliability displayed acceptable results. Targeting was satisfying for the middle and more adequate home environments. However, there were mixed results concerning model fit. Conclusion: The scores may be used to identify families with inadequate home environments where children may be at risk. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Home Environment; Psychometrics; Social Workers
MN- At Risk Populations; Item Response Theory
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Health & Mental Health Treatment & Prevention (3300)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Sweden
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- Preschool Age (2-5 yrs) (160)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment Inventory-Early Childhood
TM- Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment Inventory-Middle Childhood
GR- Sponsor: Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare, Sweden; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20140414
AN- 2014-06791-007
FR- 56
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TI- Predicting turnover: Validating the Intent to Leave Child Welfare Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Auerbach, Charles
AU- Schudrich, Wendy Zeitlin
AU- Lawrence, Catherine K.
AU- Claiborne, Nancy
AU- McGowan, Brenda G.
AF- Auerbach, Charles, auerbach@yu.edu, Yeshiva University, New York, NY, US
AF- Schudrich, Wendy Zeitlin, Yeshiva University, New York, NY, US
AF- Lawrence, Catherine K., University at Albany, New York, NY, US
AF- Claiborne, Nancy, University at Albany, New York, NY, US
AF- McGowan, Brenda G., Fordham University, New York, NY, US
AD- Auerbach, Charles, Yeshiva University, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, US, 10033, auerbach@yu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 24
IP- 3
SD- May, 2014
YR- 2014
PM- May, 2014
PG- 349-355
PC- 7
SP- 349
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 7
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513494021
LA- English
KP- child welfare personnel turnover
KP- prediction
KP- Intent to Leave Child Welfare Scale
KP- child welfare workers
KP- psychometrics
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
SU- Child Welfare; Employee Turnover; Employment Tests; Professional Personnel; Test Validity
AB- A number of proxies have been used in child welfare workforce research to represent actual turnover; however, there have been no psychometric studies to validate a scale specifically designed for this purpose. The Intent to Leave Child Welfare Scale is a proxy for actual turnover that measures workers’ intention to leave. This scale was validated in the current study by a CFA. The resulting factors were compared to actual turnover. Nearly two in three workers who indicated that they had considered looking for a job in the past year actually left their agencies (60.0%). A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to determine the validity of the Intent to Leave Child Welfare Scale. The best fitting model consisted of three factors with acceptable fit statistics (X 2 = 28.6, p = 0.04; RMSEA = 0.05, 90% RMSEA CI = 0.01-0.08; CFI = 0.99; TLI = 0.98). Identified latent factors included “thinking,” which included observed variables related to workers thinking about leaving their current jobs; “looking,” which included observed variables related to workers searching for a new job; and “acting,” which included observed variables related to workers actually taking physical steps to seek a new job. Once a good fitting model was identified, binary logistic regression was conducted to determine odds ratios to predict who actually left their agencies. Each of the identified latent factors was significantly predictive of actual leaving (thinking: OR = 1.24, p = 0.00; looking: OR = 1.25, p = 0.00; acting: OR = 1.28, p = 0.01). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Child Welfare; Employee Turnover; Employment Tests; Professional Personnel; Test Validity
MN- Occupational Interest Measures; Psychometrics; Test Reliability
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
CL- Personnel Attitudes & Job Satisfaction (3650)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Intent to Leave Child Welfare Scale
TM- Organizational Withdrawal Scale
TM- Staying or Leaving Index
TM- Pencil-and-Paper Survey
TM- Job Interviews
TM- Work Environment Scale
GR- Sponsor: US Children’s Bureau, US; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Longitudinal Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20140922
AN- 2014-19991-007
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Children in residential care: Development and validation of a Group Climate Instrument.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Strijbosch, E. L. L.
AU- van der Helm, G. H. P.
AU- van Brandenburg, M. E. T.
AU- Mecking, M.
AU- Wissink, I. B.
AU- Stams, G. J. J. M.
AF- Strijbosch, E. L. L., e.strijbosch@juzt.nl, Juzt Youth Care, Breda, Netherlands
AF- van der Helm, G. H. P., School of Social Studies, Leiden University of Applied Sciences, Leiden, Netherlands
AF- van Brandenburg, M. E. T., Juzt Youth Care, Breda, Netherlands
AF- Mecking, M., Juzt Youth Care, Breda, Netherlands
AF- Wissink, I. B., Department of Forensic Child and Youth Care Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
AF- Stams, G. J. J. M., Department of Forensic Child and Youth Care Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
AD- Strijbosch, E. L. L., Juzt Youth Care, Erasmusweg 34, 4834 AA, Breda, Netherlands, e.strijbosch@juzt.nl
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 24
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2014
YR- 2014
PM- Jul, 2014
PG- 462-469
PC- 8
SP- 462
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513510045
LA- English
KP- Group Climate Instrument
KP- residential care
KP- test development
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- psychometrics
KP- pediatrics
SU- Psychometrics; Residential Care Institutions; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Purpose: This study describes the development and validation of the Group Climate Instrument for Children aged 8 to 15 years (GCIC 8-15), which purports to measure the quality of group climate in residential care. Methods: A confirmatory factor analysis was performed on data of 117 children in Dutch residential youth care. Reliability analysis was performed and concurrent validity was tested. Results: An adequate fit of a two-factor model indicated construct validity of the GCIC 8-15. Reliability coefficients were good, and a significant correlation between perceived group climate and treatment motivation supported concurrent validity. Discussion: The GCIC 8-15 can be used to identify positive and negative aspects of group climate in residential youth care and enables further group climate research with children. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Psychometrics; Residential Care Institutions; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Measurement; Pediatrics
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Nursing Homes & Residential Care (3377)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Netherlands
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
TM- Group Climate Instrument
TM- Adolescent Treatment Motivation Questionnaire
GR- Sponsor: Province of Noord-Brabant, Netherlands; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20140818
AN- 2014-28121-007
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Validation of a tool to assess and track undergraduate attitudes toward those living in poverty.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Blair, Kevin D.
AU- Brown, Marlo
AU- Schoepflin, Todd
AU- Taylor, David B.
AF- Blair, Kevin D., blairkd@niagara.edu, Niagara University, Lewiston, NY, US
AF- Brown, Marlo, Niagara University, Lewiston, NY, US
AF- Schoepflin, Todd, Niagara University, Lewiston, NY, US
AF- Taylor, David B., Niagara University, Lewiston, NY, US
AD- Blair, Kevin D., Niagara University, Lewiston, NY, US, 14109, blairkd@niagara.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 24
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2014
YR- 2014
PM- Jul, 2014
PG- 448-461
PC- 14
SP- 448
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 14
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513497404
LA- English
KP- Undergraduate Perceptions of Poverty Tracking Survey
KP- psychometrics
KP- test development
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
SU- Psychometrics; Student Attitudes; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Purpose: This article describes the development and validation of the Undergraduate Perceptions of Poverty Tracking Survey (UPPTS). Method: Data were collected from 301 undergraduates at a small university in the Northeast and analyzed using exploratory factor analysis augmented by random qualitative validation. Results: The resulting survey contains 39 questions and has six factors that meet empirical standards for validity and reliability. The UPPTS provides information regarding undergraduate students’ perceptions of those living in poverty in three areas: (1) general attitudes toward those living in poverty, including a sense of the students’ underlying explanation for why someone may be poor; (2) understanding of and empathy for those living in poverty; and (3) commitment to addressing poverty via direct action or support for programs/services that aid those in poverty. Discussion: The UPPTS builds upon the concepts of a lack of social empathy and cognitive distancing as principal reasons why people fail to do more to help the poor via either direct action or support for programs that will aid the poor. Further, social work and other educators may use the UPPTS to guide their efforts in poverty education and to track the progress of their efforts with undergraduate students. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Psychometrics; Student Attitudes; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- College Students; Poverty; Surveys; Tracking
CL- Educational Measurement (2227)
CL- Classroom Dynamics & Student Adjustment & Attitudes (3560)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Undergraduate Perceptions of Poverty Tracking Survey
TM- Atherton Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20140818
AN- 2014-28121-006
CP- The Author(s). 2014
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TI- A review of 'wandering' instruments for people with dementia who get lost.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- White, Eleanor Bantry
AU- Montgomery, Paul
AF- White, Eleanor Bantry, e.bantrywhite@ucc.ie, School of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
AF- Montgomery, Paul, Centre for Evidence-Based Intervention, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
AD- White, Eleanor Bantry, School of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland, e.bantrywhite@ucc.ie
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 24
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2014
YR- 2014
PM- Jul, 2014
PG- 400-413
PC- 14
SP- 400
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 14
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513514116
LA- English
KP- wandering behavior instruments
KP- dementia
KP- at risk populations
KP- psychometrics
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
SU- Dementia; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Wandering Behavior
AB- Objectives: This study is the first review to be conducted to evaluate measures of wandering behavior for identifying people with dementia at risk of getting lost. Method: Drawing upon systematic review search strategies, the relevant literature was reviewed for wandering instruments using MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature. The psychometric properties of these were evaluated with reference to establishing the risk of getting lost. Results: The search yielded 34 instruments. Of these, one wandering-specific measure and four measures of behavioral change in dementia met inclusion criteria. The ability of these to confidently evaluate the risk of getting lost remains uncertain. Conclusion: Further research is required to more fully evaluate the psychometric properties of the retrieved instruments. This process is made complex by difficulties in defining wandering and getting lost and methodologically, by the absence of a criterion reference. Methodological developments are required to enhance assessment-focused reviews in the psychosocial intervention field. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Dementia; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Wandering Behavior
MN- At Risk Populations; Measurement
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Neurological Disorders & Brain Damage (3297)
PO- Human (10)
TM- Revised Algase Wandering Scale-Community Version
TM- Manchester and Oxford Universities Scale for the Psychopathological Assessment of Dementia
TM- Sandoz Clinical Assessment–Geriatric
TM- Behavioral and Emotional Activities Manifested in Dementia Measure
TM- Behavioral Assessment in Alzheimer’s Disease
TM- California Dementia Behavior Questionnaire
TM- Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of the Elderly-Interview Section C
TM- Caretaker Obstreperous-Behavior Rating Assessment
TM- Dewing Wandering Risk Assessment Tool
TM- Disruptive Behavior Rating Scales
TM- Dysfunctional Behavior Rating Instrument
TM- Gottfries–Brane–Steen Scale
TM- Kingston Dementia Rating Scale
TM- NOSGER
TM- Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Brief Version
TM- Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Clinician Version
TM- MPI-NH Nursing Home Version
TM- Problem Behavior Inventory
TM- Revised Memory and Behavior Problems Checklist
TM- CERAD (Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease) Assessment Battery
TM- CERAD Behavior Rating Scale for Dementia DOI: 10.1037/t05388-000
TM- Algase Wandering Scale DOI: 10.1037/t25009-000
TM- Dementia Behavior Disturbance Scale DOI: 10.1037/t06575-000
TM- Disruptive Behavior Scale DOI: 10.1037/t21179-000
TM- Neurobehavioral Rating Scale DOI: 10.1037/t29145-000
TM- Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale DOI: 10.1037/t01554-000
TM- Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale DOI: 10.1037/t04131-000
MD- Literature Review
MD- Systematic Review
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20140818
AN- 2014-28121-002
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Development and validation of the Sorokin Psychosocial Love Inventory for divorced individuals.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- D’Ambrosio, Joseph G.
AU- Faul, Anna C.
AF- D’Ambrosio, Joseph G., Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, US
AF- Faul, Anna C., Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, US
AD- D’Ambrosio, Joseph G., Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, US, 40209, jgdamb01@louisville.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 23
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2013
YR- 2013
PM- Jul, 2013
PG- 447-457
PC- 11
SP- 447
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 11
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513483879
LA- English
KP- test development
KP- test validity
KP- Sorokin Psychosocial Love Inventory
KP- divorced individuals
KP- psychometrics
KP- love actions
SU- Divorced Persons; Love; Psychosocial Factors; Test Construction; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This study describes the development and validation of the Sorokin Psychosocial Love Inventory (SPSLI) measuring love actions toward a former spouse. Method: Classical measurement theory and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were utilized with an a priori theory and factor model to validate the SPSLI. Results: A 15-item scale containing five subscales (intensity, extensity, purity, adequacy, and duration) showed good fit, statistically significant factor loadings, good reliability, and validity. Multigroup CFA indicated both measurement equivalence and structural equivalence between males and females. Discussion: The SPSLI supports Sorokin’s multidimensional theory of love and provides clinicians a method to measure love actions of divorcing individuals. Implications for practice and future research are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Divorced Persons; Love; Psychosocial Factors; Test Construction; Test Validity
MN- Psychometrics
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Divorce & Remarriage (2953)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Sorokin Psychosocial Love Inventory
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20131104
AN- 2013-20275-008
FR- 73
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese Virtues Questionnaire.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Duan, Wenjie
AU- Ho, Samuel M. Y.
AU- Bai, Yu
AU- Tang, Xiaoqing
AF- Duan, Wenjie, wjtuan@gmail.com, Department of Cross-culture and Psychology Research, Cultural Development Research Institute in Chongqing Municipality, Chongqing, China
AF- Ho, Samuel M. Y., Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
AF- Bai, Yu, Rocfly Academy of Education, Institute of Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
AF- Tang, Xiaoqing, Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
AD- Duan, Wenjie, Department of Cross-culture and Psychology Research, Cultural Development Research Institute of Chongqing Municipality, Wenhuatiancheng Building 5th Floor, Hong-Huang Road 20, Jiang-Bei District, Chongqing, China, 400020, wjtuan@gmail.com
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 23
IP- 3
SD- May, 2013
YR- 2013
PM- May, 2013
PG- 336-345
PC- 10
SP- 336
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513477214
LA- English
KP- Chinese Virtues Questionnaire
KP- psychometrics
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- psychological status
KP- personality traits
SU- Personality Traits; Psychological Assessment; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- 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. Participants were asked to complete the paper-and-pencil CVQ and a set of questionnaires to measure both their positive and negative psychological status. Results: The results supported the three-factor structure of the CVQ established earlier. Factorial invariants were found in different subsamples (students vs. workers; male vs. female). Each factor (interpersonal, vitality, and cautiousness) demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (α = .87 to .92), test–retest reliability (r = .70 to .76), convergent validity, discriminant validity, incremental validity, temporal stability, and theoretical significance. Conclusions: The questionnaire with good psychometric characteristics and solid cultural foundations can facilitate positive social work assessment and intervention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Personality Traits; Psychological Assessment; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Personality Measures; Questionnaires
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Personality Traits & Processes (3120)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- China
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Gratitude Questionnaire
TM- Chinese Virtues Questionnaire
TM- Expanded Satisfaction with Life Scale
TM- Values in Action Inventory of Strength
TM- Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale DOI: 10.1037/t03589-000
TM- Hope Scale DOI: 10.1037/t00088-000
TM- Life Satisfaction Scale DOI: 10.1037/t05256-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20130826
CD- 20130909
AN- 2013-12988-009
FR- 63
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Validation of the DSSI-10 to measure social support in a general population.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Wardian, Jana
AU- Robbins, Danielle
AU- Wolfersteig, Wendy
AU- Johnson, Travis
AU- Dustman, Patricia
AF- Wardian, Jana, jwardian@asu.edu, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, US
AF- Robbins, Danielle, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, US
AF- Wolfersteig, Wendy, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, US
AF- Johnson, Travis, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, US
AF- Dustman, Patricia, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, US
AD- Wardian, Jana, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University, Mail Code 3920, 411 N. Central Ave., Ste 720, Phoenix, AZ, US, 85004, jwardian@asu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 23
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2013
YR- 2013
PM- Jan, 2013
PG- 100-106
PC- 7
SP- 100
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 7
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731512464582
LA- English
KP- Duke Social Support Index
KP- test validation
KP- social support
KP- quality of life
KP- psychometrics
KP- health care
SU- Health Care Services; Psychometrics; Quality of Life; Social Support; Test Validity
AB- Objective: The purpose of this study was to validate the 10-item DSSI as a brief measure of social support for use in diverse adult populations. Methods: EFA was performed on 2010 Arizona Health Survey (AHS) data (n = 8215). Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) then confirmed the factors structure by gender, ethnicity, and age, as well as for the total population. DSSI-10 and subscales were compared with variables related to social support. Results: CFI confirms this structure exhibits a good model fit. Low self-reported health status and low self-reported quality of life were related to lower DSSI scores. Living alone was significantly negatively related to the DSSI-10. Conclusions: Researchers may confidently use DSSI-10 to measure social support for diverse adult populations. This instrument can be used in epidemiological studies to increase understanding of mental and physical health in relationship to social supports in the general population. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Health Care Services; Psychometrics; Quality of Life; Social Support; Test Validity
MN- Measurement
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Health & Mental Health Services (3370)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Duke Social Support Index
TM- Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale
TM- WHO Well-Being Index
TM- Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale DOI: 10.1037/t01038-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20130408
AN- 2012-33617-010
FR- 23
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Validation of Family, School, and Peer Influence on Volunteerism Scale among adolescents.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Law, Ben M. F.
AU- Shek, Daniel T. L.
AU- Ma, Cecilia M. S.
AF- Law, Ben M. F., Department of Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
AF- Shek, Daniel T. L., Department of Applied Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
AF- Ma, Cecilia M. S., Public Policy Research Institute, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
AD- Law, Ben M. F., Department of Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Blaw@hku.hk
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 23
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2013
YR- 2013
PM- Jul, 2013
PG- 458-466
PC- 9
SP- 458
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513476144
LA- English
KP- test validity
KP- Family
KP- School
KP- and Peer Influence on Volunteerism scale
KP- adolescent attitudes
KP- psychometrics
KP- test reliability
SU- Adolescent Attitudes; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Volunteers
AB- Social systems, particularly family, school, and peer, are especially critical in influencing adolescents to participate in volunteer service; however, no objective measures of this construct exist. Objectives: This study examined the psychometric properties of the Family, School, and Peer Influence on Volunteerism scale (FSPV) among Chinese adolescents. The FSPV is an instrument that assesses the perceived influence of these social systems on adolescent volunteerism. There are nine identical items for each of the three systems. Method: The FSPV was administered to 2,819 early adolescents in Hong Kong. Results: Confirmatory factor analyses revealed four factors, namely, "Family," "School," "Peer," and "Extrinsic influence." The FSPV also demonstrated good internal consistency, construct validity, and criterion-related validity. Conclusion: The psychometric properties of FSPV are adequate in the assessment of the perceived influence of social systems on volunteer service participation in Chinese adolescents. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Adolescent Attitudes; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Volunteers
MN- Family; Peers; Schools
CL- Psychosocial & Personality Development (2840)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- China
LO- Hong Kong
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
TM- Family, School, and Peer Influence on Volunteerism scale
TM- Volunteering Intention Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20131104
AN- 2013-20275-009
FR- 48
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Cross-validation of mental health recovery measures in a Hong Kong Chinese sample.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Ye, Shengquan
AU- Pan, Jia-Yan
AU- Wong, Daniel Fu Keung
AU- Bola, John Robert
AF- Ye, Shengquan, sam.ye@cityu.edu.hk, Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
AF- Pan, Jia-Yan, Department of Social Work, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China
AF- Wong, Daniel Fu Keung, Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
AF- Bola, John Robert, Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
AD- Ye, Shengquan, Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, sam.ye@cityu.edu.hk
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 23
IP- 3
SD- May, 2013
YR- 2013
PM- May, 2013
PG- 311-325
PC- 15
SP- 311
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 15
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731512471861
LA- English
KP- Mental Health Recovery Measures
KP- test validity
KP- psychometrics
KP- mental health services
KP- mental illness
KP- factor analysis
SU- Health Care Delivery; Mental Disorders; Mental Health Services; Psychometrics; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: The concept of recovery has begun shifting mental health service delivery from a medical perspective toward a client-centered recovery orientation. This shift is also beginning in Hong Kong, but its development is hampered by a dearth of available measures in Chinese. Method: This article translates two measures of recovery (mental health recovery measure and the recovery subscale of peer outcomes protocol) and one measure of recovery-promoting environments (recovery self-assessment) into Chinese and investigates their psychometric properties among 206 Hong Kong Chinese people with severe mental illness. Result: Multifactor solutions from earlier studies were not replicated; our evidence pointed to one-factor solutions. Since all recovery measures demonstrated high internal consistency reliability (.92 to .96), we analyzed total scale scores. Conclusion: Moderately high correlations among the recovery measures (.33 to .56) provide some support for construct validity, yet further investigation of recovery measures in a Chinese population is needed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Health Care Delivery; Mental Disorders; Mental Health Services; Psychometrics; Test Validity
MN- Factor Structure; Mental Health
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Health & Mental Health Services (3370)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Hong Kong
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Mental Health Recovery Measure [Appended]
TM- Recovery Self-Assessment Measure [Appended]
TM- Peer Outcomes Protocol Measure [Appended]
TM- Social Acceptance Scale
TM- Personhood Scale
TM- Psychosis Recovery Inventory
TM- Empowerment Scale DOI: 10.1037/t21624-000
TM- Recovery Assessment Scale DOI: 10.1037/t12324-000
TM- Quality of Life
TM- World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale
TM- Stages of Recovery Scale DOI: 10.1037/t06725-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20130826
CD- 20141117
AN- 2013-12988-007
FR- 63
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- A conceptually based scale to measure consumers’ treatment motivation.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Ferron, Joelle C.
AU- Elbogen, Eric B.
AU- Swanson, Jeffrey W.
AU- Swartz, Marvin S.
AU- McHugo, Gregory J.
AF- Ferron, Joelle C., Joelle.Ferron@Dartmouth.edu, Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center, Lebanon, NH, US
AF- Elbogen, Eric B., Services Effectiveness Research Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, US
AF- Swanson, Jeffrey W., Services Effectiveness Research Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, US
AF- Swartz, Marvin S., Services Effectiveness Research Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, US
AF- McHugo, Gregory J., Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center, Lebanon, NH, US
AD- Ferron, Joelle C., Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center, 2 Whipple Place, Suite 202, Lebanon, NH, US, 03766, Joelle.Ferron@Dartmouth.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 21
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2011
YR- 2011
PM- Jan, 2011
PG- 98-105
PC- 8
SP- 98
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
LA- English
KP- conceptually based scales
KP- consumer treatment motivation
KP- Treatment Motivation Questionnaire-Revised
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
KP- mental illness
KP- psychometrics
SU- Mental Disorders; Motivation; Questionnaires; Test Validity; Treatment
AB- Objectives: The objective of this work was to assess the reliability and validity of the Treatment Motivation Questionnaire—Revised (TMQ-R) in people with serious mental illness (SMI). Method: A large sample of consumers of mental health services (n = 469) were administered the TMQ-R. Results: The factor structure specified in previous research did not fit the data well. However, a five-factor model with the two subtypes of introjected (i.e., feeling guilty about not attending treatment) and external motivation (i.e., pressure to attend treatment) fit the data well. Conclusions: The current analyses partially confirm the TMQ-R structure and reflect the need for future work to evaluate the complexities of motivational measurement within people with SMI. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Mental Disorders; Motivation; Questionnaires; Test Validity; Treatment
MN- Psychometrics; Test Reliability
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Health & Mental Health Treatment & Prevention (3300)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
PO- Inpatient (50)
PO- Outpatient (60)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Treatment Motivation Questionnaire–Revised
TM- Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale-Anchored Version
TM- Insight and Treatment Attitudes Questionnaire
TM- MacArthur Perceived Coercion Scale
TM- Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test DOI: 10.1037/t02357-000
TM- Drug Abuse Screening Test DOI: 10.1037/t09815-000
TM- Global Assessment of Functioning Scale
GR- Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health, US; Grant: R01-MH063949; Other Details: Research grant; Recipients: No recipient indicated
GR- Sponsor: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Research Network on Mandated Community Treatment; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
MD- Treatment Outcome/Clinical Trial
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20110307
CD- 20130114
AN- 2011-01889-009
FR- 28
CP- The Author(s). 2011
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TI- Human rights engagement and exposure: New scales to challenge social work education.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- McPherson, Jane
AU- Abell, Neil
AF- McPherson, Jane, janemcphers@gmail.com, College of Social Work, Florida State University, University Center, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Abell, Neil, College of Social Work, Florida State University, University Center, Tallahassee, FL, US
AD- McPherson, Jane, College of Social Work, Florida State University, University Center, Building C, Tallahassee, FL, US, 32306, janemcphers@gmail.com
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- Nov, 2012
PG- 704-713
PC- 10
SP- 704
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731512454196
LA- English
KP- human rights engagement
KP- social work education
KP- psychometrics
KP- test development
KP- test validity
SU- Human Rights; Psychometrics; Social Work Education; Test Construction; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: Advancing human rights is a core competency of U.S. social work education; yet, human rights attitudes and behaviors have never been measured in the social work literature. Thus, this article describes the development and initial validation of two scales, Human Rights Engagement in Social Work (HRESW) and Human Rights Exposure in Social Work (HRXSW). Method: The scales were validated using a purposive sample of 287 social work students. Results: Factor analysis supported a 25-item HRESW and an independent 11-item HRXSW. Reliability was assessed: HRESW (α = .894) and HRXSW (α = .734). Conclusions: The HRESW and the HRXSW have direct applicability to social work education. Through measuring exposure and engagement, we can begin assessing the quality of human rights education in social work. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Human Rights; Psychometrics; Social Work Education; Test Construction; Test Validity
CL- Educational Measurement (2227)
CL- Professional Education & Training (3410)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Social Dominance Orientation Scale DOI: 10.1037/t01146-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20121119
AN- 2012-27356-011
FR- 37
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- Psychometric properties of the Chinese Cultural Beliefs about adversity scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Leung, Janet T. Y.
AU- Shek, Daniel T. L.
AF- Leung, Janet T. Y., tyleung@polyu.edu.hk, Department of Applied Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Hong Kong
AF- Shek, Daniel T. L., Department of Applied Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Hong Kong
AD- Leung, Janet T. Y., Department of Applied Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Room HJ436, Core H, Hunghom, Hong Kong, tyleung@polyu.edu.hk
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 23
IP- 3
SD- May, 2013
YR- 2013
PM- May, 2013
PG- 326-335
PC- 10
SP- 326
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731512473782
LA- English
KP- Chinese Cultural Beliefs about Adversity Scale
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- psychometrics
KP- economic disadvantage
KP- poverty
SU- Economics; Psychometrics; Sociocultural Factors; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: The purpose of the study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese Cultural Beliefs about Adversity scale (CBA). Methods: The CBA was administered in a sample of 275 Chinese parents experiencing economic disadvantage. Results: The CBA was found to be internally consistent. Consistent with the conceptual framework, factor analyses showed that two stables factors were abstracted from the scale. The scale and subscale scores of the CBA showed correlation with parental attributional beliefs of children’s success and failure to effort and luck, respectively, thus supporting the construct validity of the measures. Conclusions: The CBA is a reliable and valid measurement tool to measure Chinese cultural beliefs about adversity from the perspective of parents in the context of poverty. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Economics; Psychometrics; Sociocultural Factors; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Psychometrics & Statistics & Methodology (2200)
CL- Social Processes & Social Issues (2900)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Australia
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Chinese Cultural Beliefs about Adversity Scale
TM- Parents Attributions Questionnaire
TM- Causal Attribution Scale Questionnaire
TM- Father Questionnaire
TM- Mother Questionnaire
TM- Chinese Beliefs about Adversity Scale [Appended] DOI: 10.1037/t29435-000
TM- Chinese Making Sense of Adversity Scale DOI: 10.1037/t05991-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20130826
CD- 20140714
AN- 2013-12988-008
FR- 57
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Validation of the revised BSI-18 with Latino migrant day laborers.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Negi, Nalini Junko
AU- Iwamoto, Derek Kenji
AF- Negi, Nalini Junko, nnegi@ssw.umaryland.edu, School of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, US
AF- Iwamoto, Derek Kenji, University of Maryland-College Park, College Park, MD, US
AD- Negi, Nalini Junko, School of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, 525, W. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD, US, 21201, nnegi@ssw.umaryland.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 24
IP- 3
SD- May, 2014
YR- 2014
PM- May, 2014
PG- 364-371
PC- 8
SP- 364
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513507980
LA- English
KP- Brief Symptom Inventory-18
KP- Latino migrant day laborers
KP- psychometrics
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
SU- Foreign Workers; Inventories; Symptoms; Test Validity; Latinos/Latinas
AB- Objective: This study examines the factor structure of the Brief Symptom Inventory-18 (BSI-18; Derogatis, 2001) in a hard-to-reach population of mainly undocumented migrant Latino day laborers. While, the BSI-18 has been found to be a valid and reliable measure of psychological distress, cross-cultural assessments in sub-groups of Latinos are scarce with this being the first study to examine the factor structure of the Spanish version of the BSI-18 with this population. Methods: A series of principal axis exploratory factor analytic procedures examining one to three-factor models were performed with a street recruited sample of 150 Latino migrant day laborers. Results: A one-factor model emerged and four items were dropped due to low factor loadings. The internal consistency coefficients for the 14-item BSI was α = .87. Conclusions: Findings suggest that the revised BSI-18 appears to measure a single dimension of general somatic-psychological distress in this sample of Latinos. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Foreign Workers; Inventories; Symptoms; Test Validity; Latinos/Latinas
MN- Human Migration; Psychometrics; Test Reliability
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
CL- Personnel Evaluation & Job Performance (3630)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Spanish language Survey
TM- Global Severity Index
TM- Face to Face Interview
TM- Brief Symptom Inventory-18 DOI: 10.1037/t07502-000
GR- Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse, US; Grant: R25 DA030310_01A1; Recipients: Negi, Nalini Junko
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20140922
AN- 2014-19991-009
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Factor structure of the Chinese virtues questionnaire.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Duan, Wenjie
AU- Ho, Samuel M. Y.
AU- Yu, Bai
AU- Tang, Xiaoqing
AU- Zhang, Yonghong
AU- Li, Tingting
AU- Yuen, Tom
AF- Duan, Wenjie, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
AF- Ho, Samuel M. Y., munyinho@cityu.edu.hk, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
AF- Yu, Bai, Institute of Psychology, Beijing, China
AF- Tang, Xiaoqing, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
AF- Zhang, Yonghong, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
AF- Li, Tingting, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
AF- Yuen, Tom, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
AD- Ho, Samuel M. Y., City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, munyinho@cityu.edu.hk
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- Nov, 2012
PG- 680-688
PC- 9
SP- 680
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731512450074
LA- English
KP- factor structure
KP- Chinese Virtues Questionnaire
KP- undergraduate students
KP- psychometrics
KP- test validity
KP- culture
SU- College Students; Culture (Anthropological); Psychometrics; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: The present study examined the factorial invariance and functional equivalence of the Values in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS) among the Chinese. Methods: A total of 839 undergraduate students completed the 240-item Simplified Chinese version of the VIA-IS online. Another 40 students participated in qualitative interviews to examine the meaning and function of the items in Chinese culture. Results: A total of 144 items were removed from the original version questionnaire (240-item) because of low item-loading and lack of cultural validity. A Chinese Virtues Questionnaire-96 (CVQ-96) in simplified Chinese containing 96 items (4 items per strength) was adopted. Three subscales (interpersonal, vitality, and cautiousness) were developed after exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Conclusion: A theoretically meaningful 3-factor model of virtue, comparable to some virtue structures proposed in previous studies conducted in Western countries, was obtained. The inventories being developed can facilitate positive social work assessment and intervention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- College Students; Culture (Anthropological); Psychometrics; Test Validity
MN- Factor Structure; Questionnaires; Virtue
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Social Processes & Social Issues (2900)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- China
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
TM- Chinese Virtues Questionnaire
TM- Values in Action Inventory of Strengths
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Qualitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20121119
CD- 20130909
AN- 2012-27356-009
FR- 37
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- A standards-based inventory of foundation competencies in social work with groups.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Macgowan, Mark J.
AF- Macgowan, Mark J., Macgowan@fiu.edu, School of Social Work, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, US
AD- Macgowan, Mark J., School of Social Work, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th Street, GL 485, Miami, FL, US, 33199, Macgowan@fiu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- Sep, 2012
PG- 578-589
PC- 12
SP- 578
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731512443288
LA- English
KP- foundation competencies
KP- group work
KP- Social Work Practice
KP- advance evidence based teaching
KP- inventories
KP- psychometrics
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
SU- Evidence Based Practice; Inventories; Psychometrics; Teaching; Social Group Work
AB- Objective: This article describes the development of a measure of foundation competencies in group work derived from the Standards for Social Work Practice with Groups. Developed by the Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups, the Standards have not been widely used. An instrument based on the Standards can help advance evidence-based teaching and practice. Methods: Items were drawn from the Standards yielding a 70-item inventory measuring two domains for each item: how important the item is for successful group work and how confident the respondent is about demonstrating the skill in practice. Psychometric testing involved 426 mostly students. Results: The alpha for both the importance and the confidence subscales was .98, with low standard errors of measurement. Developed directly from the Standards, the inventory had prima facie content validity, further supported by expert ratings. Significant correlations between the subscales and validators supported a range of validity analyses. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Evidence Based Practice; Inventories; Psychometrics; Teaching; Social Group Work
MN- Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Educational Measurement (2227)
CL- Professional Education & Training (3410)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Canada
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Core Group Work Skills Inventory–Importance and Confidence
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20121008
CD- 20130909
AN- 2012-23469-016
FR- 44
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- Validation of the Child and Youth Resilience Measure-28 (CYRM-28) among Canadian youth.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Liebenberg, Linda
AU- Ungar, Michael
AU- Van de Vijver, Fons
AF- Liebenberg, Linda, Linda.Liebenberg@dal.ca, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
AF- Ungar, Michael, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
AF- Van de Vijver, Fons, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands
AD- Liebenberg, Linda, Dalhousie University, 6420 Coburg Road, PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS, Canada, B3H 4R2, Linda.Liebenberg@dal.ca
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- Mar, 2012
PG- 219-226
PC- 8
SP- 219
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511428619
LA- English
KP- Child and Youth Resilience Measure
KP- test validity
KP- factor analysis
KP- resilience
KP- psychometrics
SU- Adolescent Development; Childhood Development; Resilience (Psychological); Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: This article presents the validation of the 28-item Child and Youth Resilience Measure (CYRM-28) among two Canadian samples of youth with complex needs. Method: The CYRM-28 was administered to two groups of concurrent service using youth in Atlantic Canada (n₁ = 497; n₂ = 410) allowing for use of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Results: Reproducibility agreement is achieved and subscales of the measure are confirmed and show adequate psychometric properties. Conclusions: Findings add support to the CYRM-28 as a reliable and valid self-report instrument that measures three components of resilience processes in the lives of complex needs youth. Advanced statistical modeling yielded evidence that the scale, originally developed for use in various countries, can be used to assess resilience in youth from various ethnocultural backgrounds in Atlantic Canada. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Adolescent Development; Childhood Development; Resilience (Psychological); Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Factor Analysis; Psychometrics; Test Construction
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Psychosocial & Personality Development (2840)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Canada
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Focus Group
MD- Qualitative Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20120326
AN- 2012-04558-013
FR- 44
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- Psychometric properties of IES-R, short Arabic version in contexts of military violence.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Veronese, Guido
AU- Pepe, Alessandro
AF- Veronese, Guido, guido.veronese@unimib.it, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milano, Italy
AF- Pepe, Alessandro, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milano, Italy
AD- Veronese, Guido, Department of Human Sciences "R. Massa," University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza dell'Ateneo Nuovo 1, 20126, Milano, Italy, guido.veronese@unimib.it
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 23
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2013
YR- 2013
PM- Nov, 2013
PG- 710-718
PC- 9
SP- 710
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513486360
LA- English
KP- Arabic version
KP- Impact of Event scale
KP- adult population
KP- confirmatory factor analysis
KP- psychometric properties
KP- war contexts
KP- military violence
KP- social workers
KP- PTSD
SU- Experiences (Events); Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Social Workers
AB- Objective: Professional social workers and emergency workers operating in war contexts may develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to traumatic events. Impact of trauma must be accurately assessed by researchers via robust models of measurement. In this article, measurement models for the 13-item Children’s Revised Impact of Event scale (CRIES-13), Arabic version were assessed in an adult population operating in a war context. Method: A sample (N = 218) of in-service adult Palestinian helpers was evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. Results: Findings supported adoption of a bidimensional model comprising two normally distributed measures labeled intrusion and avoidance as a quantitative screening tool for PTSD in contexts of military violence. Conclusion: The solid psychometric properties of CRIES in an adult population suggest its use as a short version of the Impact of Event scale–Revised (IES), Arabic version (IES-R-13). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Experiences (Events); Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Social Workers
MN- Factor Analysis; Military Psychology; Population; War
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Neuroses & Anxiety Disorders (3215)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Palestine
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Impact of Event scale-Chinese Version
TM- Children’s Revised Impact of Event scale-13-Revised-Chinese Version
TM- Impact Of Event Scale-Arabic Version
GR- Sponsor: FSE ‘‘Dote Ricercatore"; Other Details: A program of the Lombardy Region.; Recipients: Veronese, Guido
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20140526
AN- 2013-36131-012
FR- 70
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Development and evaluation of the Arabic Filial Piety Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Khalaila, Rabia
AF- Khalaila, Rabia, rabeik@hotmail.com, School of Nursing, Zefat Academic College, Zefat, Israel
AD- Khalaila, Rabia, School of Nursing, Zefat Academic College, 11 Jerusalem st. P.O.B. 160, Zefat, Israel, 13206, rabeik@hotmail.com
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 20
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2010
YR- 2010
PM- Jul, 2010
SI- Research on social work practice in Israel
PG- 356-367
PC- 12
SP- 356
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731510369495
LA- English
KP- test development
KP- test evaluation
KP- Arabic Filial Piety Scale
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- caregivers
KP- parental care
KP- psychometrics
SU- Caregivers; Parent Child Relations; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: To examine the validity and reliability of a new Arabic Filial Piety scale (AFPS) for use with informal Arab caregivers. Background: Filial piety, a term used to describe a set of family values in relation to parental care. This is the first measure of this construct for use with Arab populations in Israel. Method: A random sample of 250 informal Arab caregivers field tested a new AFPS (26 items in a 5-point Likert-type format).Validity and reliability tests were applied. Results: Principal component factor analysis extracted seven factors, which accounted for 58.8% of the variance: sacrifice; obligation; respect; face-saving; repay; intergenerational exchange; and family unity. The overall scale reliability was high (.83) with strong construct validity. Conclusions: The results support the unidimensional structure of the AFPS. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Caregivers; Parent Child Relations; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Rating Scales
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Home Care & Hospice (3375)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Israel
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Arabic Filial Piety Scale
GR- Sponsor: Israel National Institute for Health Services and Health Policy, Israel; Recipients: Khalaila, Rabia
GR- Sponsor: JDC, Brookdale Institute of Gerontology and Human Development; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20100906
AN- 2010-13259-002
FR- 45
CP- The Author(s). 2010
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TI- Validation of a brief PTSD scale for clients with severe mental illnesses.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- O’Hare, Thomas
AU- Shen, Ce
AU- Sherrer, Margaret
AF- O’Hare, Thomas, oharet@bc.edu, Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work, Chestnut Hill, MA, US
AF- Shen, Ce, Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work, Chestnut Hill, MA, US
AF- Sherrer, Margaret, Department of Psychology and Human Services, Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, VT, US
AD- O’Hare, Thomas, Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA, US, 02467, oharet@bc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- Jul, 2012
PG- 420-427
PC- 8
SP- 420
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511434832
LA- English
KP- test validation
KP- Brief PTSD Scale
KP- clients
KP- severe mental illnesses
KP- psychometrics
KP- test reliability
KP- diagnosis
SU- Mental Disorders; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Psychometrics; Severity (Disorders); Test Validity
AB- Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are more common in severe mental illnesses (SMI) clients than in the general population, yet brief screens for detecting probable PTSD in SMI clients are nonexistent. In a two-part study, the authors used correlation analysis and receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analysis to develop and validate a 3-item PTSD scale derived from the PTSD Symptom scale (PSS) with SMI clients. Results from Study #1 (N = 220) revealed that a 3-item Brief PSS showed excellent accuracy for detecting PTSD, good internal consistency, and good concurrent validity with other relevant measures. In Study #2 (N = 327) comparable reliability and concurrent validity were found with measures similar to those used in Study #1. Practitioners are encouraged to use the Brief PSS with SMI clients, and if positive, conduct a full assessment and diagnosis. Limitations of the study include the lack of a structured interview for primary Axis I diagnosis. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Mental Disorders; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Psychometrics; Severity (Disorders); Test Validity
MN- Diagnosis; Rating Scales; Test Reliability
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Neuroses & Anxiety Disorders (3215)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Brief PTSD Symptom Scale-Interview Version
TM- Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale DOI: 10.1037/t00072-000
TM- PTSD Checklist
TM- Risky Behavior and Stressful Events Scale DOI: 10.1037/t03198-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20120917
AN- 2012-15836-007
FR- 35
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- The development and initial validation of the Empathy Scale for Social Workers.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- King, Steve Jr.
AU- Holosko, Michael J.
AF- King, Steve Jr., sking82@kennesw.edu, Kennesaw State University, Department of Social Work and Human Services, Kennesaw, GA, US
AF- Holosko, Michael J., University of Georgia School of Social Work, Athens, GA, US
AD- King, Steve, Jr., Department of Social Work and Human Services, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, US, 30144, sking82@kennesw.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- Mar, 2012
PG- 174-185
PC- 12
SP- 174
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511417136
LA- English
KP- Empathy Scale for Social Workers
KP- test development
KP- test validation
KP- psychometrics
SU- Empathy; Rating Scales; Social Workers; Test Construction
AB- Empathy is a core principle essential to social work. Despite this emphasis, minimal empirical research of empathy has been undertaken by social work researchers. The purpose of this study was to develop and initially validate the Empathy Scale for Social Workers (ESSW). The ESSW is a 41-item self-report inventory designed to assess empathy in social work practitioners. The sample (N = 271) consisted of social workers who had attained the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. Findings revealed promising psychometric properties for the ESSW, and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) demonstrated content, construct, and factorial validity. Results were encouraging and they lay the ground work for the continued development of the ESSW. This scale addresses a gap in social work knowledge regarding the empirical evaluation of empathy. Results have implications for social work as the scale may be used to assess student training needs and/or as a screening tool for social work supervisors and practitioners. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Empathy; Rating Scales; Social Workers; Test Construction
MN- Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Professional Personnel Attitudes & Characteristics (3430)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Empathy Scale for Social Workers
TM- Self-Report Inventory
TM- Verbal Aggression Scale
TM- Self-Report Altruism Scale DOI: 10.1037/t06160-000
TM- Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy DOI: 10.1037/t06851-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20120326
CD- 20130218
AN- 2012-04558-007
FR- 67
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- The development of the Perceived School Experiences Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Anderson-Butcher, Dawn
AU- Amorose, Anthony
AU- Iachini, Aidyn
AU- Ball, Annahita
AF- Anderson-Butcher, Dawn, Anderson-butcher.1@osu.edu, College of Social Work, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, US
AF- Amorose, Anthony, School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, US
AF- Iachini, Aidyn, College of Social Work, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, US
AF- Ball, Annahita, College of Social Work, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, US
AD- Anderson-Butcher, Dawn, College of Social Work, Ohio State University, 1947 College Road, Columbus, OH, US, 43210, Anderson-butcher.1@osu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- Mar, 2012
PG- 186-194
PC- 9
SP- 186
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511419866
LA- English
KP- Perceived School Experiences Scale
KP- protective factors
KP- youth perceptions
KP- school connectedness
KP- academic press
KP- academic motivation
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
SU- Academic Achievement; Protective Factors; Rating Scales; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: This article describes two studies related to the development of the Perceived School Experiences Scale (PSES). The PSES may be used by social workers to assess youths’ perceptions of three school-related protective factors, including school connectedness, academic press, and academic motivation. Method: In Study 1, exploratory and confirmatory analyses were conducted on a calibration (n = 386) and cross-validation sample (n = 387) of middle and high school students. In Study 2, test–retest reliability and predictive validity were established on a sample of high school students (n = 97). Results: The resultant 14-item PSES demonstrated acceptable factorial validity and gender invariance in samples of middle and high school students. The PSES also demonstrated acceptable test–retest reliability, and correlated positively with perceived belonging and social competence. Conclusions: Overall, the PSES has important implications for social workers as they assess important protective factors and document the effectiveness of their interventions for the children and youth they serve. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Academic Achievement; Protective Factors; Rating Scales; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Academic Achievement Motivation; Motivation; Psychometrics; Student Attitudes; Test Construction
CL- Educational Measurement (2227)
CL- Academic Learning & Achievement (3550)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
TM- Perceived School Experiences Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20120326
AN- 2012-04558-008
FR- 50
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- Psychometric validation of the Youth Social Capital Scale in Greece.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Koutra, Kleio
AU- Orfanos, Philippos
AU- Roumeliotaki, Theano
AU- Kritsotakis, George
AU- Kokkevi, Anna
AU- Philalithis, Anastasios
AF- Koutra, Kleio, kkoutra@staff.teicrete.gr, Department of Social Work, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
AF- Orfanos, Philippos, Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
AF- Roumeliotaki, Theano, Department of Social Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
AF- Kritsotakis, George, Nursing Department, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
AF- Kokkevi, Anna, Department of Psychiatry, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece
AF- Philalithis, Anastasios, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
AD- Koutra, Kleio, Department of Social Work, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Crete, Heraklion, Greece, 71301, kkoutra@staff.teicrete.gr
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 3
SD- May, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- May, 2012
PG- 333-343
PC- 11
SP- 333
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 11
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511425801
LA- English
KP- social capital
KP- psychometrics
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- Youth Social Capital Scale
SU- Psychometrics; Social Capital; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: This article describes the psychometric validation of the Youth Social Capital scale (YSCS) in 16- to 17-year-old students living in rural and urban areas in Crete, Greece. Methods: Sampling was performed among 27 secondary education units of Heraklion Prefecture. The self-reported questionnaire was answered by 692 participants (response rate 96.3%). The validation of the scale included both internal consistency and construct, convergent and discriminant validity tests. Results: Exploratory factor analysis yielded five social capital factors. The overall Cronbach’s a was coefficient .771. Factor analysis revealed common patterns for many questions between the Greek and the original scales. Conclusions: This article supports the validity of the YSCS for assessing the social context of young individuals in Greece. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Psychometrics; Social Capital; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Developmental Psychology (2800)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Greece
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
TM- Youth Social Capital scale
TM- Health Behavior in School-Aged Children
TM- Principles of Good Practice for the Translation and Cultural Adaptation
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20120528
CD- 20130909
AN- 2012-09652-008
FR- 50
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- Validation of the employment hope scale: Measuring psychological self-sufficiency among low-income jobseekers.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Hong, Philip Young P.
AU- Polanin, Joshua R.
AU- Pigott, Therese D.
AF- Hong, Philip Young P., phong@luc.edu, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, US
AF- Polanin, Joshua R., Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, US
AF- Pigott, Therese D., Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, US
AD- Hong, Philip Young P., Loyola University Chicago, 820 N. Michigan Avenue, Lewis Towers 1238, Chicago, IL, US, 60611, phong@luc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 3
SD- May, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- May, 2012
PG- 323-332
PC- 10
SP- 323
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511435952
LA- English
KP- psychometrics
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- low income jobseekers
KP- employment
KP- Employment Hope Scale
SU- Employment Status; Lower Income Level; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: The Employment Hope scale (EHS) was designed to measure the empowerment-based self-sufficiency (SS) outcome among low-income job-seeking clients. This measure captures the psychological SS dimension as opposed to the more commonly used economic SS in workforce development and employment support practice. The study validates the EHS and reports its psychometric properties. Method: An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted using an agency data from the Cara Program in Chicago, United States. The principal axis factor extraction process was employed to identify the factor structure. Results: EFA resulted in a 13-item two-factor structure with Factor 1 representing "Psychological Empowerment" and Factor 2 representing "Goal-Oriented Pathways." Both factors had high internal consistency reliability and construct validity. Conclusions: While findings may be preliminary, this study found the EHS to be a reliable and valid measure, demonstrating its utility in assessing psychological SS as an empowerment outcome among low-income jobseekers. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Employment Status; Lower Income Level; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Hope
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
CL- Industrial & Organizational Psychology (3600)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Employment Hope Scale
GR- Sponsor: Center for Urban Research and Learning (CURL); Other Details: Faculty Fellowship; Recipients: No recipient indicated
GR- Sponsor: Loyola University Chicago, US; Other Details: Multidisciplinary Research Grant; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20120528
AN- 2012-09652-007
FR- 48
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- The Attitudes Toward Prostitutes and Prostitution Scale: A new tool for measuring public attitudes toward prostitutes and prostitution.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Levin, Lia
AU- Peled, Einat
AF- Levin, Lia, levinlia@post.tau.ac.il, Bob Shapell School of Social Work, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
AF- Peled, Einat, Bob Shapell School of Social Work, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
AD- Levin, Lia, Bob Shapell School of Social Work, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel, levinlia@post.tau.ac.il
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 21
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2011
YR- 2011
PM- Sep, 2011
PG- 582-593
PC- 12
SP- 582
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511406451
LA- English
KP- Attitudes Toward Prostitutes and Prostitution Scale
KP- public attitudes
KP- psychometrics
KP- prostitution
KP- prostitutes
SU- Prostitution; Psychometrics; Public Opinion
AB- Contemporary developments in social attitudes toward prostitution and prostitutes influence both social policies and the social work profession. Understanding individuals’ attitudes toward these issues is necessary for the development of social interventions and policies aimed at reducing stigmata attached to them. This article describes a new research measure for the assessment of attitudes toward prostitutes and prostitution (the Attitudes toward Prostitutes and Prostitution Scale; APPS), and outlines its development process. Results from pilot studies using the APPS are presented, alongside detailed information regarding the measure’s psychometric properties. The article concludes with a review of possible uses and limitations of the APPS. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Prostitution; Psychometrics; Public Opinion
MN- Rating Scales
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Sexual Behavior & Sexual Orientation (2980)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
LO- Israel
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Prostitution Behavior Questionnaire
TM- Self-Perceptions of Social Tolerance Scale
TM- Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale-Short Form
TM- Attitudes Toward Prostitutes and Prostitution Scale [Appended] DOI: 10.1037/t06723-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20110926
CD- 20120827
AN- 2011-17409-007
FR- 60
CP- The Author(s). 2011
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TI- Development and initial validation of the Intimate Violence Responsibility Scale (IVRS).
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Yun, Sung Hyun
AU- Vonk, M. Elizabeth
AF- Yun, Sung Hyun, yshhsy@uwindsor.ca, School of Social Work, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
AF- Vonk, M. Elizabeth, School of Social Work, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US
AD- Yun, Sung Hyun, School of Social Work, University of Windsor, Chrysler Hall North, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON, Canada, N9B 3P4, yshhsy@uwindsor.ca
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 21
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2011
YR- 2011
PM- Sep, 2011
PG- 562-571
PC- 10
SP- 562
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511400757
LA- English
KP- test development
KP- test validity
KP- Intimate Violence Responsibility Scale
KP- psychometrics
KP- internal consistency
SU- Intimate Partner Violence; Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Test Construction; Test Validity
AB- The present study demonstrates the development and initial examination of psychometric properties of the Intimate Violence Responsibility Scale (IVRS) in a community-based sample (N = 527). The underlying factor structure of the IVRS was tested by the exploratory factor analysis (Principal Axis Factoring), which identifies the four factors: partner blame, distal blame, minimization, and violence recognition. The internal consistency of the four subscales of the 20-item IVRS had an acceptable-to-good coefficient alpha ranging from .75 to .83. Evidence for the convergent and discriminant validity was established through correlational analyses. The initial findings of this study support that the IVRS is a reliable and valid self-reporting instrument that measures attitudes related to responsibility for violent behavior toward the intimate partner. Implications for practice and future research are specified. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Intimate Partner Violence; Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Test Construction; Test Validity
MN- Responsibility; Test Reliability
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Behavior Disorders & Antisocial Behavior (3230)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Violence Attitudes Scale
TM- Marlowe-Crowne Social Desirability Scale–Short Form
TM- Spousal Assault Risk Assessment
TM- Revised Conflict Tactics Scales DOI: 10.1037/t02126-000
TM- Jackson Incest Blame Scale DOI: 10.1037/t08376-000
TM- Conflict Tactics Scales DOI: 10.1037/t02125-000
TM- Intimate Violence Responsibility Scale DOI: 10.1037/t06779-000
TM- Inventory of Beliefs About Wife Beating DOI: 10.1037/t02277-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20110926
CD- 20130520
AN- 2011-17409-005
FR- 76
CP- The Author(s). 2011
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TI- Validation of a McKinney-Vento Act Implementation Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Canfield, James P.
AU- Teasley, Martell L.
AU- Abell, Neil
AU- Randolph, Karen A.
AF- Canfield, James P., jpc03@fsu.edu, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Teasley, Martell L., Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Abell, Neil, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Randolph, Karen A., Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
AD- Canfield, James P., Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US, 32306, jpc03@fsu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- Jul, 2012
PG- 410-419
PC- 10
SP- 410
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731512439758
LA- English
KP- test validation
KP- McKinney-Vento Act Implementation Scale
KP- psychometrics
KP- test reliability
KP- primary federal policy
KP- homelessness
KP- educational attainment
KP- school social workers
SU- Academic Achievement; Government Policy Making; Homeless; Social Work Education; Test Validity
AB- Objective: The McKinney-Vento Act (MVA) is the primary federal policy addressing homelessness in America with specific mandates designed to ameliorate the effects homelessness has on educational attainment for school-age children. The extent to which this policy is implemented may have far-reaching effects for homeless children. The MVA Implementation Scale (MVAIS) was developed for the purpose of providing a tool for assessing school-based social services personnel’s perceived knowledge and awareness of implementation of the MVA within their service areas. This study tests the factor structure, reliability, and validity of the 26-item instrument. Method: Data were collected from a purposive sample of school social workers (N = 201) attending a Mid-Western regional conference in order to examine the reliability and the validity of this measure. Results: The hypothesized factor structures were confirmed. Findings also indicated high levels of reliability among items, as well as initial evidence of instrument validity. Conclusion: Findings from this study indicate that the MVAIS adequately measures participant’s perceived implementation of the MVA. Future implications for research and practice are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Academic Achievement; Government Policy Making; Homeless; Social Work Education; Test Validity
MN- Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Social Workers; Test Reliability
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- McKinney-Vento Act Implementation Scale [Appended] DOI: 10.1037/t16193-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Mathematical Model
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20120917
CD- 20130114
AN- 2012-15836-006
FR- 13
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- Development of the school support scale for low-income mothers in college.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- McLaughlin, Alicia N.
AU- Randolph, Karen A.
AF- McLaughlin, Alicia N., amclaughlin@stfrancis.edu, Department of Social Work, University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL, US
AF- Randolph, Karen A., College of Social Work, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
AD- McLaughlin, Alicia N., 500 Wilcox, Joliet, IL, US, 60435, amclaughlin@stfrancis.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- Jan, 2012
PG- 68-76
PC- 9
SP- 68
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511415122
LA- English
KP- test development
KP- school support scale
KP- low-income mothers
KP- college students
KP- psychometrics
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
KP- emotional and tangible college support
SU- Lower Income Level; Measurement; Mothers; Social Support; Test Construction
AB- Purpose: Student-mothers from low-income families are three times as likely to drop out of college as female students without children. Yet, the economic and social benefits of postsecondary education for low-income mothers underscore the importance of examining environmental barriers to completing college for these women. Methods: The intent of this study, therefore, is to develop and validate an instrument, the school support scale, aimed at measuring the perception of emotional and tangible college support among student-mothers from low-income families. Results: Findings show excellent reliabilities for emotional (α = .944) and tangible (α = .888) subscales and indicate that student-mothers who perceive faculty and staff as supportive tend to have strong commitments to the institution (p = .01). Applications: The 22-item scale can be used as an “early-warning” tool for college counselors and administrators to support student-mothers in identifying and removing barriers that contribute to problems associated with college retention of low-income mothers. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Lower Income Level; Measurement; Mothers; Social Support; Test Construction
MN- College Students; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Educational Psychology (3500)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- School Support Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20120319
AN- 2011-30628-007
FR- 49
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- The Columbia Impairment Scale: Factor analysis using a community mental health sample.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Singer, Jonathan B.
AU- Eack, Shaun M.
AU- Greeno, Catherine M.
AF- Singer, Jonathan B., jbsinger@temple.edu, School of Social Work, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, US
AF- Eack, Shaun M., School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
AF- Greeno, Catherine M., School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
AD- Singer, Jonathan B., Temple University School of Social Work, 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Ritter Annex 5th floor, Philadelphia, PA, US, 19119, jbsinger@temple.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 21
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2011
YR- 2011
PM- Jul, 2011
PG- 458-468
PC- 11
SP- 458
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 11
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731510394464
LA- English
KP- Columbia Impairment Scale
KP- factor analysis
KP- community mental health services
KP- mothers
KP- test validity
KP- psychometrics
SU- Community Mental Health; Community Services; Factor Analysis; Mothers; Psychometrics
AB- Objective: The objective of this study was to test the factor structure of the parent version of the Columbia Impairment Scale (CIS) in a sample of mothers who brought their children for community mental health (CMH) services (n = 280). Method: Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to test the fit of the hypothesized four-factor structure and the empirically validated one-factor structure. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to identify what factor structure best fit our sample of distressed mothers. Results: Neither the one- nor the four-factor model fit our sample. The EFA suggested that the CIS was best understood as a 12-item, three-factor model that identified functional impairment: (a) at school/work; (b) in socializing; and (c) at home/family. Conclusion: These findings call into question the construct validity of the parent version of the CIS in a CMH sample of mothers and provide support for multidimensional measures of functional impairment. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Community Mental Health; Community Services; Factor Analysis; Mothers; Psychometrics
MN- Rating Scales; Test Validity
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
PO- Outpatient (60)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Columbia Impairment Scale DOI: 10.1037/t06724-000
GR- Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health, US; Grant: 5R24MH56848-05; Recipients: Greeno, Catherine M.
CF- Annual Meeting of the Society for Social Work and Research, 11th, Jan, 2007, San Francisco, CA, US, Portions of this paper were previously presented at the aforementioned conference.
CN- Portions of this paper were previously presented at the aforementioned conference.
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20110919
CD- 20120827
AN- 2011-12182-010
FR- 41
CP- The Author(s). 2011
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TI- Exploratory and confirmatory analysis of the trauma practices questionnaire.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Craig, Carlton D.
AU- Sprang, Ginny
AF- Craig, Carlton D., Carlton.craig@uky.edu, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, US
AF- Sprang, Ginny, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, US
AD- Craig, Carlton D., College of Social Work, 661 Patterson Office Tower, Lexington, KY, US, 40506-0027, Carlton.craig@uky.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 19
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2009
YR- 2009
PM- Mar, 2009
SI- Intervention outcome research with Latinos: Social work’s contributions
PG- 221-233
PC- 13
SP- 221
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731508317294
LA- English
KP- Trauma Practices Questionnaire
KP- confirmatory analysis
KP- clinical social workers
KP- clinical psychologists
KP- psychometrics
SU- Clinical Practice; Factor Analysis; Psychometrics; Questionnaires; Trauma
AB- Objective: The present study provides psychometric data for the Trauma Practices Questionnaire (TPQ). Method: A nationally randomized sample of 2,400 surveys was sent to self-identified trauma treatment specialists, and 711 (29.6%) were returned. Results: An exploratory factor analysis (N = 319) conducted on a randomly split sample (RSS) revealed a 19-item, six-factor structure. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted for the six-factor model on the second RSS (N = 320). The hypothesized model demonstrated adequate fit (comparative fit index [CFI] = .94 and root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = .07). Post hoc modifications significantly improved model fit (CFI = .95 and RMSEA = .06). Alpha reliabilities ranged from .72 to .82. Conclusions: The TPQ has evidence of validity for assessing trauma practice patterns among clinical social workers and clinical psychologists. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Clinical Practice; Factor Analysis; Psychometrics; Questionnaires; Trauma
MN- Clinical Psychologists; Social Workers
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
CL- Health & Mental Health Services (3370)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Trauma Practices Questionnaire
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20090316
AN- 2009-02952-008
FR- 29
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TI- The nurturant fathering scale: A confirmatory factor analysis with an African American sample of college students.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Doyle, Otima
AU- Pecukonis, Edward
AU- Harrington, Donna
AF- Doyle, Otima, otima.doyle@duke.edu, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, US
AF- Pecukonis, Edward, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, US
AF- Harrington, Donna, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, US
AD- Doyle, Otima, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3527, 718 Rutherford St., Durham, NC, US, 27710, otima.doyle@duke.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 21
IP- 3
SD- May, 2011
YR- 2011
PM- May, 2011
SI- Challenges, disparities and experiences of African American males
PG- 319-327
PC- 9
SP- 319
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731510377635
LA- English
KP- Nurturant Fathering Scale
KP- factor structure
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- psychometrics
KP- African American
KP- college students
KP- personality traits
SU- College Students; Fathers; Nurturance; Personality Traits; Psychometrics
AB- Objective: The objective of this study was to test the factor structure of the Nurturant Fathering Scale (NFS) among an African American sample in the mid-Atlantic region that have neither Caribbean heritage nor immigration experiences but who do have diverse family structures (N = 212). Method: A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted in order to evaluate the factor structure of the NFS. Results: A final, 8-item model, with two error covariances yielded the best fit of the NFS in the current sample. These findings suggest that, with some modification, the NFS is a very promising, short measure of perceived father nurturance that is applicable to African American youth from various family structures and who have varying amounts of interaction with their fathers while growing up. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- College Students; Fathers; Nurturance; Personality Traits; Psychometrics
MN- Blacks; Factor Structure; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Personality Traits & Processes (3120)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
TM- Parental Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire
TM- Personality Assessment Questionnaire
TM- Social Support Scale
TM- Nurturant Fathering Scale DOI: 10.1037/t02764-000
GR- Sponsor: Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau; Grant: T19MC00005; Recipients: No recipient indicated
GR- Sponsor: PREMIER Program; Grant: MH065742-08; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20110822
CD- 20120827
AN- 2011-07556-007
FR- 52
CP- The Author(s). 2011
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TI- Validation of the cultural influence on helping scale among Chinese adolescents.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Law, Ben M. F.
AU- Shek, Daniel T. L.
AF- Law, Ben M. F., BenLaw@cuhk.edu.hk, Department of Social Work, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
AF- Shek, Daniel T. L., Department of Applied Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Shatin, Hong Kong
AD- Law, Ben M. F., Department of Social Work, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, BenLaw@cuhk.edu.hk
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 21
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2011
YR- 2011
PM- Mar, 2011
PG- 212-221
PC- 10
SP- 212
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731510379817
LA- English
KP- Cultural Influence on Helping Scale
KP- Chinese adolescents
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
KP- psychometrics
KP- prosocial behavior
SU- Adolescent Development; Assistance (Social Behavior); Prosocial Behavior; Psychometrics; Sociocultural Factors
AB- The influence of culture on adolescent prosocial behavior is a neglected aspect in existing studies. Objectives: This study evaluates the psychometric properties of the Cultural Influence on Helping Scale (CIHS) among Chinese adolescents. CIHS is an instrument that assesses Chinese cultural influence on helping other people. Method: The CIHS was administered to 5,812 high school students in Hong Kong. Results: The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) revealed three factors, namely, "Advantages of helping people," "Disadvantages of helping people," and "Self-centeredness," which support the hypothesized dimensions. The CIHS demonstrated good internal consistency. Construct validity and criterion-related validity were also supported. Conclusions: The psychometric properties of CIHS are adequate in the assessment of cultural influence on helping in Chinese adolescent samples. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Adolescent Development; Assistance (Social Behavior); Prosocial Behavior; Psychometrics; Sociocultural Factors
MN- Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Developmental Scales & Schedules (2222)
CL- Psychosocial & Personality Development (2840)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- China
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
TM- Cultural Influence on Helping Scale—Advantages of Helping People Subscale
TM- Volunteering Intention Scale
TM- Cultural Influence on Helping Scale—Self–Centeredness Subscale
TM- Cultural Influence on Helping Scale—Disadvantages of Helping People Subscale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20110321
AN- 2011-03038-006
FR- 59
CP- The Author(s). 2011
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TI- Validation of the Evidence-Based Practice Process Assessment Scale—Short Version.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Parrish, Danielle E.
AU- Rubin, Allen
AF- Parrish, Danielle E., dparrish@uh.edu, University of Houston, Houston, TX, US
AF- Rubin, Allen, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, US
AD- Parrish, Danielle E., 110HA Social Work Building, Houston, TX, US, 77204, dparrish@uh.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 21
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2011
YR- 2011
PM- Mar, 2011
PG- 200-211
PC- 12
SP- 200
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731510389193
LA- English
KP- test validation
KP- Evidence–Based Practice Process Assessment Scale–Short Version
KP- test reliability
KP- psychometrics
KP- practitioner perceived familiarity
SU- Evidence Based Practice; Health Personnel Attitudes; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This report describes the reliability and validity of the Evidence-Based Practice Process Assessment Scale (EBPPAS)—Short Version, validated with three disciplines (Social Work, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), and Psychologists), that assesses practitioners’ perceived familiarity with, attitudes about, and implementation of the evidence-based practice (EBP) process. Method: Social work practitioners, psychologists and LMFTs (N = 1001) were surveyed to assess the scale’s internal consistency reliability and criterion and factorial validity. Results: Findings support the scale’s internal consistency reliability, criterion and factorial validity. Conclusion: These findings support the use of the shorter version of the EBPPAS scale in surveys or to evaluate efforts to educate a wide range of behavioral health practitioners in EBP. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Evidence Based Practice; Health Personnel Attitudes; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
CL- Professional Personnel Attitudes & Characteristics (3430)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Evidence–Based Practice Process Assessment Scale—Actual Self–Reported Evidence Based Practice Behaviors Subscale
TM- Evidence–Based Practice Process Assessment Scale—Short Form—Familiarity/Self-Efficacy with Evidence Based Practice Subscale [Appended]
TM- Evidence–Based Practice Process Assessment Scale—Short Form—Attitudes about the Evidence Based Practice Process Subscale [Appended]
TM- Evidence–Based Practice Process Assessment Scale—Short Form—Feasibility of the Evidence Based Practice Process Subscale [Appended]
TM- Evidence–Based Practice Process Assessment Scale—Short Form—How Often Currently Engaged in the Evidence Based Practice Process Subscale [Appended]
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20110321
AN- 2011-03038-005
FR- 26
CP- The Author(s). 2011
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TI- Evaluating the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Interactional Problem-Solving Inventory.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Cheung, Siu-Kau
AF- Cheung, Siu-Kau, s.k.cheung@cityu.edu.hk, City U Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
AD- Cheung, Siu-Kau, City U Hong Kong, Div of Social Studies, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, s.k.cheung@cityu.edu.hk
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Jul, 2002
SI- Research on social work practice in Chinese communities
PG- 490-501
PC- 12
SP- 490
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731502012004002
LA- English
KP- internal consistency
KP- construct validity
KP- factor structure
KP- psychometric properties
KP- Chinese version
KP- Interactional Problem-Solving Inventory
KP- marital problems
SU- Foreign Language Translation; Inventories; Marital Conflict; Problem Solving; Psychometrics
AB- Examined the internal consistency, construct validity, and factor structure of the Chinese version of the Interactional Problem-Solving Inventory, which, in the original Dutch version, assesses people's abilities to solve marital problems. 335 Chinese respondents (median age range 36-40 yrs) in Hong Kong with and without significant marital problems were recruited to fill in the inventory. The scale scores had an alpha value of .91. The inventory correlated with marital satisfaction and discriminated between groups with and without marital problems. Principal components analysis revealed 2 interpretable factors, namely, General Problem Orientation and Couple Communication. It is concluded that the Chinese version of the inventory demonstrates adequate internal consistency and construct validity for use in assessing marital problem solving in marital training and treatment. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Foreign Language Translation; Inventories; Marital Conflict; Problem Solving; Psychometrics
MN- Factor Structure; Statistical Validity; Test Reliability
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Marriage & Family (2950)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Hong Kong
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020703
AN- 2002-13995-001
FR- 39
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TI- Validation of the evidence-based practice Process Assessment Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Rubin, Allen
AU- Parrish, Danielle E.
AF- Rubin, Allen, arubin@mail.utexas.edu, University of Texas, Austin, TX, US
AF- Parrish, Danielle E., University of Houston, Houston, TX, US
AD- Rubin, Allen, Unversity of Texas at Austin, School of Social Work, Austin, TX, US, arubin@mail.utexas.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 21
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2011
YR- 2011
PM- Jan, 2011
PG- 106-118
PC- 13
SP- 106
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731509347851
LA- English
KP- test validation
KP- Evidence Based Practice Process Assessment Scale
KP- test reliability
KP- psychometrics
KP- practitioner perceived familiarity
SU- Evidence Based Practice; Familiarity; Health Personnel Attitudes; Psychometrics; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This report describes the reliability, validity, and sensitivity of a scale that assesses practitioners’ perceived familiarity with, attitudes of, and implementation of the evidence-based practice (EBP) process. Method: Social work practitioners and second-year master of social works (MSW) students (N = 511) were surveyed in four sites to assess the scale’s internal consistency reliability and criterion and factorial validity. Additional data on the scale’s criterion validity and sensitivity were gathered in pretests and posttests of 97 social workers participating in EBP continuing education workshops. Results: Findings support the scale’s internal consistency reliability, criterion and factorial validity, and sensitivity. Conclusion: These findings support the use of the scale in surveys or to evaluate efforts to educate students and practitioners in EBP. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Evidence Based Practice; Familiarity; Health Personnel Attitudes; Psychometrics; Test Validity
MN- General Practitioners; Test Reliability
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Professional Personnel Attitudes & Characteristics (3430)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Evidence-Based Practice Process Assessment Scale—Familiarity/Self-Efficacy with EBP Subscale
TM- Evidence-Based Practice Process Assessment Scale—Attitudes about the EBP Process Subscale
TM- Evidence-Based Practice Process Assessment Scale—Intentions to Engage in the EBP Process Subscale
TM- Evidence-Based Practice Process Assessment Scale—How often Currently Engaged in the EBP Process Subscale
TM- Evidence-Based Practice Process Assessment Scale—Perceived Feasibility of the EBP Process Subscale
GR- Sponsor: Columbia University School of Social Work/Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, Center for the Study of Social Work, US; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20110307
CD- 20120618
AN- 2011-01889-010
FR- 27
CP- The Author(s). 2011
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TI- Development of the Ethnic and Racial Socialization of Transracial Adoptee Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Mohanty, Jayashree
AF- Mohanty, Jayashree, swkjm@nus.edu.sg, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
AD- Mohanty, Jayashree, BLK AS3 Level 4, 3 Arts Link, Singapore, Singapore, 117570, swkjm@nus.edu.sg
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 20
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2010
YR- 2010
PM- Nov, 2010
PG- 600-610
PC- 11
SP- 600
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 11
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731510379021
LA- English
KP- test development
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- Ethnic and Racial Socialization of Transracial Adoptee Scale
KP- psychometric properties
SU- Psychometrics; Racial and Ethnic Differences; Socialization; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: This study describes the development and initial validation of the 15-item Ethnic and Racial Socialization of Transracial Adoptee Scale (ERSTAS). Method: Using the model of Boykin and Tom on Black family socialization, the items were developed and validated using two different Asian adoptee samples. Results: Two subscales, ethnic socialization and racial socialization, were identified through principal axis factor (PAF) analysis. The ERSTAS and its subscales demonstrate strong internal consistency as well as discriminant validity and correlate significantly with ethnic identity measures. Although the racial socialization subscale was significantly related to self-esteem and depression, the total scale and the Ethnic Socialization subscale scores were not. Conclusions: The ERSTA is a relatively short, easy-to-use, and theoretically developed measure. The initial psychometric properties of the scale highlight its utility within the transracial adoptee group. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Psychometrics; Racial and Ethnic Differences; Socialization; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Adoptees; Test Construction
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Social Processes & Social Issues (2900)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Belongingness and Ethnic Self-Perception Scale
TM- American Socialization Scale
TM- Ethnic and Racial Socialization of Transracial Adoptee Scale DOI: 10.1037/t27689-000
TM- Brief Symptom Inventory DOI: 10.1037/t00789-000
TM- Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale DOI: 10.1037/t01038-000
TM- Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure DOI: 10.1037/t00335-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20101108
CD- 20140317
AN- 2010-21772-005
FR- 61
CP- The Author(s). 2010
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TI- An evaluation of the factor structure of the change assessment inventory for domestic violence among Korean batterers.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Kim, Jae Yop
AU- Song, Ah Young
AF- Kim, Jae Yop, School of Social Welfare, Yonsei University, Seoul, North Korea
AF- Song, Ah Young, belovednoelle@gmail.com, School of Social Welfare, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
AD- Song, Ah Young, Center for Social Work Research, School of Social Welfare, Yonsei University, Bilingsley Hall #104, 134 Shinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 120-749, belovednoelle@gmail.com
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 19
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2009
YR- 2009
PM- Sep, 2009
PG- 628-638
PC- 11
SP- 628
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 11
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731508329447
LA- English
KP- factor structure
KP- Change Assessment Inventory for Domestic Violence
KP- Korean batterers
KP- motivation to change
SU- Domestic Violence; Factor Structure; Psychometrics; Readiness to Change
AB- Objective: Results of testing the original four-factor structure of the URICA—DV as well as two three-factor structures in prior researches is presented to investigate alternative structures suitable for Korean batterers. Method: This study developed the URICA—DV Korean Version and sought the most appropriate structure for a Korean context. The sample is 293 batterers either referred by the courts, by prosecution, or who participated voluntarily. Results: The original four-factor model and the two three-factor models are demonstrated as possessing poor model fit index and fail to be accepted as apt models for a Korean context. The suggested three-factor model is a better fit according to confirmatory factor analysis. Conclusion: Findings and further discussion for practical implications and research are presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Domestic Violence; Factor Structure; Psychometrics; Readiness to Change
MN- Inventories
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Behavior Disorders & Antisocial Behavior (3230)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
LO- South Korea
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- The University of Rhode Island Change Assessment Inventory for Domestic Violence
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20090921
AN- 2009-12903-013
FR- 67
CP- The Author(s). 2009
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TI- Support for Alzheimer’s caregivers: Psychometric evaluation of familial and friend support measures.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Wilks, Scott E.
AF- Wilks, Scott E., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 19
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2009
YR- 2009
PM- Nov, 2009
PG- 722-729
PC- 8
SP- 722
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731508329404
LA- English
KP- Alzheimer’s caregivers support
KP- psychometric evaluation
KP- familial and friend support measures
KP- coping behavior
KP- social support
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
SU- Alzheimer's Disease; Caregivers; Psychometrics; Social Support; Test Validity
AB- Objective: Information on the shortened, 20-item version of the Perceived Social Support Scale (S-PSSS) is scarce. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the S-PSSS Family (SSfa) and Friends (SSfr) subscales. Method: Because of their common coping method of social support, a cross-sectional sample of Alzheimer’s caregivers was relevant for this evaluation. Self-reported data were collected from 229 participants at two caregiver conferences. Results: Factor analysis on each measure indicated a three-factor solution with all items loaded. Reliability was satisfactory. Correlational analyses and odds ratios indicated preliminary construct validity for SSfa and SSfr. Conclusion: The S-PSSS subscales appear to be psychometrically appropriate for potential use in appraising family and friend support among Alzheimer’s caregivers. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Alzheimer's Disease; Caregivers; Psychometrics; Social Support; Test Validity
MN- Coping Behavior; Test Reliability
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Home Care & Hospice (3375)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Shortened Perceived Social Support Scale
TM- Resilience Scale-15
TM- Perceived Stress Scale DOI: 10.1037/t02889-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20100215
CD- 20140217
AN- 2009-18828-007
FR- 46
CP- The Author(s). 2009
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TI- The African American Adolescent Respect Scale: A Measure of a Prosocial Attitude.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Leary, Joy D.
AU- Brennan, Eileen M.
AU- Briggs, Harold E.
AF- Leary, Joy D., learyj@pdx.edu, Portland State University, Portland, OR, US
AF- Brennan, Eileen M., Portland State University, Portland, OR, US
AF- Briggs, Harold E., Portland State University, Portland, OR, US
AD- Leary, Joy D., Graduate School of Social Work, Portland State University, Portland, OR, US, 97207-0751, learyj@pdx.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 15
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2005
YR- 2005
PM- Nov, 2005
PG- 462-469
PC- 8
SP- 462
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731505277717
LA- English
KP- African American Adolescent Respect Scale
KP- prosocial attitude
KP- validity
KP- psychological wellness
KP- social identity
KP- scale development
KP- psychometrics
SU- Prosocial Behavior; Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: The respect that African American youth feel promotes psychological wellness and social identity; conversely, a lack of respect compromises their identities and is viewed as a threat to safety. This article describes the development, psychometric analysis, and validation of the African American Respect Scale, a 20-item instrument measuring prosocial attitudes held by male adolescents. Method: The scale was administered to 200 African American male youth age 14 to 18 years; 100 were incarcerated in juvenile corrections facilities, 100 resided in the community. Results: After acceptable reliability was established, factor analysis revealed three principal components labeled societal, family, and peer subscales. The subscales correlated with racial socialization and predicted the use of violence. Nonincarcerated youth scored significantly higher on all three subscales than incarcerated youth. Conclusions: Suggestions for social work practice with African American youth include assessing their attitudes toward respect, and assisting them to handle disrespect without resorting to violence. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Prosocial Behavior; Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Test Validity
MN- Adolescent Development; Social Identity; Well Being
CL- Developmental Scales & Schedules (2222)
CL- Psychosocial & Personality Development (2840)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
LO- US
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
TM- African American Adolescent Respect Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Qualitative Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20051107
AN- 2005-12558-005
FR- 25
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TI- Development and validation of the Evidence-based Practice Process Assessment Scale: Preliminary findings.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Rubin, Allen
AU- Parrish, Danielle E.
AF- Rubin, Allen, arubin@mail.utexas.edu, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, US
AF- Parrish, Danielle E., University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, US
AD- Rubin, Allen, University of Texas at Austin, School of Social Work, 1925 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX, US, 78712-1203, arubin@mail.utexas.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 20
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2010
YR- 2010
PM- Nov, 2010
PG- 629-640
PC- 12
SP- 629
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731508329420
LA- English
KP- test development
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- psychometrics
KP- Evidence Based Practice Process Assessment Scale
SU- Evidence Based Practice; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This report describes the development and preliminary findings regarding the reliability, validity, and sensitivity of a scale that has been developed to assess practitioners’ perceived familiarity with, attitudes about, and implementation of the phases of the evidence-based practice (EBP) process. Method: After a panel of national experts on EBP supported the scale’s content validity, social workers were surveyed by mail in Texas and Missouri to assess the scale’s internal consistency reliability and criterion validity. Additional data on the scale’s criterion validity and sensitivity were gathered in pretests and posttests of social workers participating in EBP continuing education workshops in Austin and San Antonio, Texas. Results: Preliminary findings support the scale’s internal consistency reliability, criterion validity, and sensitivity. Conclusion: In light of the current need and requests for this scale, dissemination of the preliminary findings is warranted while awaiting data collection at additional sites. These findings support the use of the scale to evaluate current efforts to educate students and practitioners in EBP. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Evidence Based Practice; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Test Construction
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Health & Mental Health Treatment & Prevention (3300)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Canada
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Evidence-Based Practice Process Assessment Scale
GR- Sponsor: Columbia University School of Social Work/Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, Center for the Study of Social Work Practice; Other Details: Through a social work research fellowship; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20101108
CD- 20120618
AN- 2010-21772-008
FR- 31
CP- The Author(s). 2010
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TI- Development and initial evaluation of the Cyber-Counseling Objective Structured Clinical Examination (COSCE).
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Fang, Lin
AU- Bogo, Marion
AU- Mishna, Faye
AU- Murphy, Lawrence
AU- Gibson, Margaret F.
AU- Griffiths, Valeska
AU- Regehr, Glenn
AF- Fang, Lin, lin.fang@utoronto.ca, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
AF- Bogo, Marion, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
AF- Mishna, Faye, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
AF- Murphy, Lawrence, Worldwide Therapy Online Inc., Guelph, ON, Canada
AF- Gibson, Margaret F., Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
AF- Griffiths, Valeska, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
AF- Regehr, Glenn, Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
AD- Fang, Lin, University of Toronto, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, 246 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5S 1V4, lin.fang@utoronto.ca
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 23
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2013
YR- 2013
PM- Jan, 2013
PG- 81-94
PC- 14
SP- 81
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 14
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731512459966
LA- English
KP- Cyber Counseling Objective Structured Clinical Examination
KP- psychometrics
KP- test development
KP- competence level
KP- cyber counseling professionals
SU- Competence; Counseling; Online Therapy; Psychometrics; Test Construction
AB- Objectives: This study developed and validated the Cyber-Counseling Objective Structured Clinical Examination (COSCE), a method and tool used to assess the competence level of trainees and professionals who practice cyber-counseling. Method: The COSCE’s development involved the creation of a cyber-counseling performance rating scale and two simulated client scenarios, and the recruitment and training of three raters. The COSCE was tested on six masters of social work students and six seasoned cyber-counseling practitioners. Results: We examined the COSCE’s internal consistency, interrater reliability, and interclient reliability. In addition, we assessed the construct validity through exploratory factor analysis and known-groups validation method. Conclusions: With further improvement, the COSCE can be a reliable and valid tool in assessing the competence of cyber-counseling practitioners. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Competence; Counseling; Online Therapy; Psychometrics; Test Construction
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Psychotherapy & Psychotherapeutic Counseling (3310)
PO- Human (10)
LO- Canada
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Cyber-Counseling Objective Structured Clinical Examination
GR- Sponsor: Bell Canada, Canada; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20130408
CD- 20130909
AN- 2012-33617-008
FR- 70
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- The development of the Stages of Recovery Scale for persons with persistent mental illness.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Song, Li-Yu
AU- Hsu, Su-Ting
AF- Song, Li-Yu, liyusong@nccu.edu.tw, Graduate Institute of Social Work, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
AF- Hsu, Su-Ting, Department of Psychiatry, Chang-Gung Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
AD- Song, Li-Yu, No. 64, Sec. 2, Zhi Nan Road, Taipei, Taiwan, 11605, liyusong@nccu.edu.tw
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 21
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2011
YR- 2011
PM- Sep, 2011
PG- 572-581
PC- 10
SP- 572
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511402218
LA- English
KP- test development
KP- Stages of Recovery Scale
KP- mental illness
KP- psychometrics
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
SU- Chronic Mental Illness; Recovery (Disorders); Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- This study aimed to develop a scale which could be used as a valid way to show the evidence of recovery-oriented services. A 51-item scale was developed to assess both the component processes and outcomes of recovery. A sample of 471 participants administered the questionnaire. The factor analysis yielded a 45-item scale with six subscales, including three components of process and three outcomes. The construct validity was confirmed. Each subscale has very good internal consistency (α = .80—.95), and the 3—5 weeks test—retest reliability was .72. The scale could significantly differentiate the rehabilitation sample and the better functioning sample. The results indicated four stages of recovery. The external construct validity was also ensured. The results supported the psychometric property of the Stages of Recovery Scale (SRS). It could be utilized for both assessment and evaluation to document the evidence of a recovery-oriented program, collectively or individually. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Chronic Mental Illness; Recovery (Disorders); Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Psychometrics
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Psychological Disorders (3210)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Taiwan
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Mental Health Recovery Measure
TM- Stage of Recovery Instrument
TM- Peer Outcomes Protocol
TM- Ohio Mental Health Consumer Outcomes System
TM- Illness Management and Recovery
TM- Wisconsin Quality of Life Index
TM- Behavior and Symptom Identification Scale-32
TM- Reciprocal Support Scale
TM- Empowerment Scale DOI: 10.1037/t21624-000
TM- Recovery Assessment Scale DOI: 10.1037/t12324-000
TM- Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale DOI: 10.1037/t01554-000
TM- Social Functioning Scale DOI: 10.1037/t05003-000
TM- Stages of Recovery Scale DOI: 10.1037/t06725-000
TM- Life Satisfaction Scale DOI: 10.1037/t05256-000
GR- Sponsor: National Science Council of Taiwan, Taiwan; Grant: 98-2410-H-004-112-SS3; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20110926
CD- 20141117
AN- 2011-17409-006
FR- 23
CP- The Author(s). 2011
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TI- The Negative Stereotyping of Single Persons Scale: Initial psychometric development.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Pignotti, Monica
AU- Abell, Neil
AF- Pignotti, Monica, Pignotti@att.net, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Abell, Neil, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
AD- Pignotti, Monica, Doctoral Program, College of Social Work, Florida State University, 296 Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL, US, 32306, Pignotti@att.net
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 19
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2009
YR- 2009
PM- Sep, 2009
PG- 639-652
PC- 14
SP- 639
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 14
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731508329402
LA- English
KP- Negative Stereotyping of Single Persons Scale
KP- psychometric analysis
KP- reliability
KP- validity
SU- Psychometrics; Single Persons; Stereotyped Attitudes
AB- Objectives The current study presents an initial psychometric analysis of a three-dimensional scale designed to measure stereotyping of people who are single, defined as not currently legally married. Methods Following expert review, proposed scale items are administered to 178 graduate and undergraduate students. Reliability analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis are conducted. Results Coefficient alphas range from .87 to .91 on the proposed subscales and CFA result in all fit indices meeting recognized criteria for a good fit. Evidence for convergent validity is mixed. Conclusions The present analysis indicates that the scale has excellent reliability and factorial validity. More research is needed to support convergent validity. Future research with different populations and more specific focus on older, non-cohabiting singles is recommended. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Psychometrics; Single Persons; Stereotyped Attitudes
MN- Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Personality Traits & Processes (3120)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Negative Stereotyping of Single Persons Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20090921
AN- 2009-12903-014
FR- 26
CP- The Author(s). 2009
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TI- Confirmatory factor analysis on the Professional Suitability Scale for Social Work Practice.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Tam, Dora M. Y.
AU- Twigg, Robert C.
AU- Boey, Kam-Wing
AU- Kwok, Siu-Ming
AF- Tam, Dora M. Y., King's University College, Western University, London, ON, Canada
AF- Twigg, Robert C., University of Regina, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
AF- Boey, Kam-Wing, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
AF- Kwok, Siu-Ming, King's University College, Western University, London, ON, Canada
AD- Tam, Dora M. Y., School of Social Work, King's University College, Western University, London, ON, Canada, N6A 2M3, dmytam@uwo.ca
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 23
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2013
YR- 2013
PM- Jul, 2013
PG- 467-478
PC- 12
SP- 467
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731513480840
LA- English
KP- factor analysis
KP- validity
KP- Professional Suitability Scale for Social Work Practice
SU- Factor Analysis; Social Casework; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This article presents a validation study to examine the factor structure of an instrument designed to measure professional suitability for social work practice. Method: Data were collected from registered social workers in a provincial mailed survey. The response rate was 23.2%. After eliminating five cases with multivariate outliers, confirmatory factor analysis using maximum likelihood estimation was performed on 285 cases. Results: A 22-item four-factor model achieved an acceptable good fit. Reliability testing results indicate an overall Cronbach’s a valued at .90 and subscale as ranged between .75 and .89. Conclusion: Findings affirm good-to-excellent internal consistency of the Professional Suitability scale with two previous studies and provide acceptable results on construct validity. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Factor Analysis; Social Casework; Test Validity
MN- Professional Personnel
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- China
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Professional Suitability Scale
GR- Sponsor: University of Regina; Other Details: Internal Research; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20131104
AN- 2013-20275-010
FR- 79
CP- The Author(s). 2013
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TI- Item selection methods for the Adolescent Domain Screening Inventory.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Corrigan, Matthew J.
AF- Corrigan, Matthew J., mjcorrigan@salisbury.edu, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD, US
AD- Corrigan, Matthew J., Department of Social Work, Salisbury University, 1101 Camden Ave., Salisbury, MD, US, 21801, mjcorrigan@salisbury.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 19
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2009
YR- 2009
PM- Jan, 2009
PG- 77-82
PC- 6
SP- 77
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 6
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731508317295
LA- English
KP- Adolescent Domain Screening Inventory
KP- item selection
KP- test validity
SU- Adolescent Development; Inventories; Psychometrics; Test Validity
AB- Objective: The purpose of this article is to describe the method of item selection tested in the development of the Adolescent Domain Screening Inventory. Method: The convenience sampling frame used for these analyses consisted of 26,781 Communities That Care Youth Surveys. The three item selection methods were used to assess known instrument, convergent construct, and concurrent criterion validities. Results: Method 3, multiple regression on 30-day use, performed the best on the correlations with outcome scales and was indistinguishable from the others on the correlations with the original. Conclusions: This study suggests that the dominant method of short form item selection, factor analysis loading, might not be only method a researcher can employ and may not be best for all purposes. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Adolescent Development; Inventories; Psychometrics; Test Validity
MN- Item Response Theory
CL- Developmental Scales & Schedules (2222)
CL- Psychosocial & Personality Development (2840)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
TM- Adolescent Domain Screening Inventory
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20090209
AN- 2008-18880-007
FR- 19
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TI- Peer-driven justice: Development and validation of the Teen Court Peer Influence Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Smith, Scott
AU- Chonody, Jill M.
AF- Smith, Scott, kssmith76@msn.com, University of North Texas, Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work, and Addictions, Denton, TX, US
AF- Chonody, Jill M., Temple University, College of Health Professions and Social Work, School of Social Work, Philadelphia, PA, US
AD- Smith, Scott, University of North Texas, Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work, and Addictions, Denton, TX, US, 76203, kssmith76@msn.com
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 20
IP- 3
SD- May, 2010
YR- 2010
PM- May, 2010
PG- 283-292
PC- 10
SP- 283
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731509347857
LA- English
KP- exploratory factor analysis
KP- positive peer influence
KP- psychometrics
KP- teen courts
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- Teen Court Peer Influence Scale
SU- Adjudication; Factor Analysis; Peer Pressure; Psychometrics; Test Reliability
AB- The authors report a validation study of the Teen Court Peer Influence Scale (TCPIS), a newly developed scale, to examine its factor structure, reliability, and evidence of validity. Methods: The scale was disseminated to 202 participants in six teen courts in the state of Florida, and the authors conducted exploratory factor analyses. Content validity was established conceptually and evidence of concurrent validity, convergent construct validity, and discriminant construct validity were established statistically. Results: Factor analyses suggest that positive peer influence is operationalized by three constructs: positive cognitions/expectations, positive identity development, and modeling/imitation. The TCPIS has good internal consistency with a Cronbach’s alpha of .90. Conclusions: The TCPIS shows preliminary evidence of sound psychometric properties and may be used to inform teen court policy and practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Adjudication; Factor Analysis; Peer Pressure; Psychometrics; Test Reliability
MN- Test Validity
CL- Developmental Scales & Schedules (2222)
CL- Psychosocial & Personality Development (2840)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
TM- Teen Court Peer Influence Scale DOI: 10.1037/t18034-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20100628
CD- 20140317
AN- 2010-09066-004
FR- 45
CP- The Author(s). 2010
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TI- Trauma Resilience Scale: Validation of protective factors associated with adaptation following violence.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Madsen, Machelle D.
AU- Abell, Neil
AF- Madsen, Machelle D., machelle@thompson.org, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Abell, Neil, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
AD- Madsen, Machelle D., Florida State University, College of Social Work, University Center Building C, Tallahassee, FL, US, 32306, machelle@thompson.org
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 20
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2010
YR- 2010
PM- Mar, 2010
PG- 223-233
PC- 11
SP- 223
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 11
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731509347853
LA- English
KP- Trauma Resilience Scale
KP- test validation
KP- protective factors
KP- violence adaptation
KP- psychometrics
KP- physical abuse
KP- sexual abuse
KP- intimate partner violence
KP- threat
KP- life injuries
SU- Intimate Partner Violence; Protective Factors; Psychometrics; Resilience (Psychological); Test Validity
AB- Objectives: The Trauma Resilience Scale (TRS), assessing protective factors associated with positive adaptation following violence, was tested in three waves of data collection. Empirical and theoretical literature shaped subscale and item formation emphasizing resilience following physical abuse, sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, and/or a serious threat or injury to life. Methods: Content validation experts helped refine items. The three-factor model, including problem solving, relationships, and optimism, was tested (n = 270). A four-factor model adding spirituality was also tested (n = 307). Results: Both models demonstrated strong reliability, validity, and factor analyses results. However, the four-factor model was best supported by the data. Conclusions: Both global scales and individual factor subscales are supported for clinical and research administrations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Intimate Partner Violence; Protective Factors; Psychometrics; Resilience (Psychological); Test Validity
MN- Partner Abuse; Sexual Abuse; Threat; Trauma
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Behavior Disorders & Antisocial Behavior (3230)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Trauma Resilience Scale
TM- Coping Strategies Scales DOI: 10.1037/t18025-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20100503
CD- 20130415
AN- 2010-05015-008
FR- 47
CP- The Author(s). 2010
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TI- North Carolina Family Assessment Scale: Measurement properties for youth mental health services.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Lee, Bethany R.
AU- Lindsey, Michael A.
AF- Lee, Bethany R., blee@ssw.umaryland.edu, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, US
AF- Lindsey, Michael A.
AD- Lee, Bethany R., School of Social Work, University of Maryland, 525 W. Redwood St., Baltimore, MD, US, 21201, blee@ssw.umaryland.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 20
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2010
YR- 2010
PM- Mar, 2010
PG- 202-211
PC- 10
SP- 202
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731509334180
LA- English
KP- North Carolina Family Assessment Scale
KP- youth mental health services
KP- psychometrics
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
SU- Family; Mental Health Services; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: The purpose of this study is to assess the reliability and validity of the North Carolina Family Assessment Scale (NCFAS) among families involved with youth mental health services. Methods: Using NCFAS data collected by child mental health intake workers with 158 families, factor analysis was conducted to assess factor structure, and thematic analysis of intake notes was used to test content validity. Results: This study found only three NCFAS subscales. The case notes included themes specific to youth with mental health needs that were not captured by current NCFAS items. Conclusions: This study suggests variation in the fit for the NCFAS in child mental health services compared to the measurement properties established in child welfare samples. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Family; Mental Health Services; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Health & Mental Health Services (3370)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
TM- North Carolina Family Assessment Scale
GR- Sponsor: Department of Human Services, Mental Hygiene Administration, US; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Qualitative Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20100503
AN- 2010-05015-006
FR- 37
CP- The Author(s). 2010
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TI- Gregory Research Beliefs Scale: Factor structure and internal consistency.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Gregory, Virgil L. Jr.
AF- Gregory, Virgil L. Jr., vgregory@imail.iu.edu, Gregory Research Consulting Corporation, IN, US
AD- Gregory, Virgil L., Jr., P.O. Box 24513, Indianapolis, IN, US, 46224, vgregory@imail.iu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 20
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2010
YR- 2010
PM- Nov, 2010
PG- 641-650
PC- 10
SP- 641
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731509353049
LA- English
KP- factor structure
KP- internal consistency
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- psychometrics
KP- Gregory Research Beliefs Scale
KP- evidence based practice
SU- Attitudes; Evidence Based Practice; Factor Structure; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This study evaluates the factor structure and internal consistency of the Gregory Research Beliefs Scale (GRBS). Method: Data were collected from subject matter experts, a pilot study, an online sample, and a classroom sample. Psychometric analyses were conducted after combining the online and classroom samples. Results: An a priori four-factor model was not supported via confirmatory factor analysis. Principal component analyses were used to reduce the items to a one-factor model with salient structure coefficients, face validity, and a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.93. Discussion and Applications: Future research should evaluate factor invariance and the construct and criterion validity of the GRBS. However, given the limitations of scales that measure similar constructs, the GRBSs brings the social work profession closer to effectively quantifying an internally consistent and homogenous latent variable that may be related to evidence-based practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Attitudes; Evidence Based Practice; Factor Structure; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Experimentation; Psychometrics
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Health & Mental Health Treatment & Prevention (3300)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Gregory Research Beliefs Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20101108
AN- 2010-21772-009
FR- 75
CP- The Author(s). 2010
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TI- Brief Symptom Inventory factor structure in antisocial adolescents: Implications for juvenile justice.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Whitt, Ahmed
AU- Howard, Matthew O.
AF- Whitt, Ahmed, ahmedw@email.unc.edu, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, US
AF- Howard, Matthew O., School of Social Work, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, US
AD- Whitt, Ahmed, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 325 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, NC, US, 27515, ahmedw@email.unc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- Mar, 2012
PG- 166-173
PC- 8
SP- 166
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511418786
LA- English
KP- Brief Symptom Inventory
KP- factor structure
KP- antisocial adolescents
KP- juvenile justice
KP- state residential treatment population
SU- Antisocial Behavior; Factor Structure; Inventories; Juvenile Justice; Residential Care Institutions
AB- Objectives: The Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) is widely used in juvenile justice settings; however, little is known regarding its factor structure in antisocial youth. The authors evaluated the BSI factor structure in a state residential treatment population. Methods: 707 adolescents completed the BSI. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to assess factor structure. Intergroup variability was examined using multiple-group structural equation modeling. Results: Findings supported a 6-factor, 25-item model explaining 49.5% of sample variance. The derived structure differed from prior findings with adult psychiatric patients by including a suicidal ideation latent variable and excluding several developmentally inappropriate factors. Conclusion: There may be problems associated with indiscriminant application of the original BSI factor model to juvenile justice populations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Antisocial Behavior; Factor Structure; Inventories; Juvenile Justice; Residential Care Institutions
MN- Adolescent Psychopathology; Symptoms
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Behavior Disorders & Antisocial Behavior (3230)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
TM- Brief Symptom Inventory DOI: 10.1037/t00789-000
GR- Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse, US; Grant: DA15929; DA15556; DA21405; Recipients: Howard, Matthew O. (Prin Inv)
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20120326
AN- 2012-04558-006
FR- 35
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- Assessing a self-report health measure for non-English-speaking elders: Issues in using the SF-36 Health Survey.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Jordan-Marsh, Maryalice
AU- Cody, Michael
AU- Silverstein, Merril
AU- Chin, Soo-Young
AU- Garcia, Ruth
AF- Jordan-Marsh, Maryalice, jordanma@usc.edu, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
AF- Cody, Michael, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
AF- Silverstein, Merril, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
AF- Chin, Soo-Young, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
AF- Garcia, Ruth, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
AD- Jordan-Marsh, Maryalice, School of Social Work, University of Southern California, SWC 212, 669 West 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA, US, 90089-0411, jordanma@usc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 18
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2008
YR- 2008
PM- Jan, 2008
PG- 55-65
PC- 11
SP- 55
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 11
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731507300152
LA- English
KP- Short Form-36 Health Survey
KP- elders
KP- self report health measure
KP- psychometrics
KP- limited English speaking
KP- immigrants
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
SU- Aging; Health; Immigration; Language Proficiency; Psychometrics
AB- Objective: Approved versions of the SF-36 Version 1.0 are used for limited-English-speaking individuals whose primary languages are Korean, Chinese, and Spanish to test the respective translations for use among immigrants to the United States. Method: Surveys are completed by an older adult and a nominated adult family caregiver (N = 132). Results: Adequate internal consistency and validity are found for Chinese and Spanish with the exception of the Social Functioning (Spanish) and Vitality (Chinese) Scales. The Korean version has reliability and validity issues. Comparisons are made with English language norms and studies that use translations in Spanish and Chinese. No comparative data for Korean Americans are found. Recommendations are made for reading reports of and using SF-36 translations. Conclusion: Paying attention to options in use of translations of the SF-36 in Chinese and Spanish improves the relevance of findings to research and practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Aging; Health; Immigration; Language Proficiency; Psychometrics
MN- Self Report; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Gerontology (2860)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Activities of Daily Living Scale
TM- Marin Acculturation Scale
TM- SF-36 Health Survey
TM- Social Functioning Scale DOI: 10.1037/t05003-000
GR- Sponsor: University of Southern California (USC), James H. Zumberge Faculty Research and Innovation Fund, US; Recipients: No recipient indicated
GR- Sponsor: USC Undergraduate Research Fund, US; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20080128
CD- 20120827
AN- 2007-19924-006
FR- 40
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TI- Development of the Policy Advocacy Behavior Scale: Initial reliability and validity.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Donaldson, Linda Plitt
AU- Shields, Joseph
AF- Donaldson, Linda Plitt, Donaldson@cua.edu, National Catholic School of Social Service, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, US
AF- Shields, Joseph, National Catholic School of Social Service, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, US
AD- Donaldson, Linda Plitt, National Catholic School of Social Service, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, US, 20064, Donaldson@cua.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 19
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2009
YR- 2009
PM- Jan, 2009
PG- 83-92
PC- 10
SP- 83
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731508317254
LA- English
KP- Policy Advocacy Behavior Scale
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
KP- human services
KP- advocacy
SU- Advocacy; Community Services; Psychometrics; Social Casework
AB- Contemporary trends in social service delivery systems require human service agencies to engage in greater levels of advocacy to reform structures and protect programs that serve vulnerable populations. Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument to measure the policy advocacy behavior of nonprofit human service agencies. Method: Organizational demographic and policy advocacy behavior data were collected from 43 nonprofit human service agency executive directors. Results: The researchers determined that the Policy Advocacy Behavior Scale evidenced adequate reliability and validity. Conclusions: The Policy Advocacy Behavior Scale shows promise as a tool to inform future research on social work practice models that integrate policy advocacy methods. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Advocacy; Community Services; Psychometrics; Social Casework
MN- Test Reliability; Test Validity; Trends
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Social Psychology (3000)
PO- Human (10)
TM- Policy Advocacy Behavior Scale
TM- Social Change Leadership Inventory
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20090209
AN- 2008-18880-008
FR- 36
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TI- Measuring Foster Parent Potential: Casey Foster Applicant Inventory-Worker Version (CFAI-W).
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Cuddeback, Gary S.
AU- Buehler, Cheryl
AU- Orme, John G.
AU- Le Prohn, Nicole S.
AF- Cuddeback, Gary S., cuddeback@mail.schsr.unc.edu, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, US
AF- Buehler, Cheryl, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, US
AF- Orme, John G., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
AF- Le Prohn, Nicole S., Casey Family Programs, US
AD- Cuddeback, Gary S., Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 725 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., CB#7590, Chapel Hill, NC, US, 27599-7590, cuddeback@mail.schsr.unc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- Jan, 2007
PG- 93-109
PC- 17
SP- 93
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 17
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731506295088
LA- English
KP- psychometric properties
KP- foster parent applicants
KP- Casey Foster Applicant Inventory Worker Version
KP- foster care workers
KP- test reliability
SU- Foster Care; Foster Parents; Inventories; Psychometrics
AB- Objective: This article examines the psychometric properties of the Casey Foster Applicant Inventory-Worker Version (CFAI-W), a questionnaire designed to assess the potential of foster family care applicants to provide foster care. Method: Retrospective data were collected from 208 foster care workers who completed two copies of the CFAI-W, one for the best foster family and one for the worst foster family they had ever known. Results: The CFAI-W demonstrated excellent internal consistency reliability and evidence of predictive and discriminant validity. Conclusions: The CFAI-W can be used in combination with other methods to introduce standardization and accountability to the assessment of foster parent applicants. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Foster Care; Foster Parents; Inventories; Psychometrics
MN- Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Casey Foster Applicant Inventory-Worker Version
TM- Family Adaptability And Cohesion Scales
GR- Sponsor: Casey Family Programs; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Longitudinal Study
MD- Retrospective Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20061226
AN- 2006-22943-008
FR- 55
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TI- Measuring Foster Parent Potential: Casey Foster Parent Inventory-Applicant Version.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Orme, John G.
AU- Cuddeback, Gary S.
AU- Buehler, Cheryl
AU- Cox, Mary Ellen
AU- Le Prohn, Nicole S.
AF- Orme, John G., jorme@utk.edu, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
AF- Cuddeback, Gary S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, US
AF- Buehler, Cheryl, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, US
AF- Cox, Mary Ellen, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, US
AF- Le Prohn, Nicole S., Casey Family Programs, US
AD- Orme, John G., College of Social Work, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US, 37996, jorme@utk.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- Jan, 2007
PG- 77-92
PC- 16
SP- 77
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 16
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731506295084
LA- English
KP- Casey Foster Applicant Inventory-Applicant Version
KP- self report measure
KP- foster parent
KP- psychometric properties
SU- Foster Care; Foster Parents; Inventories; Psychometrics
AB- Objective: The Casey Foster Applicant Inventory-Applicant Version (CFAI-A) is a new standardized self-report measure designed to assess the potential to foster parent successfully. The CFAI-A is described, and results concerning its psychometric properties are presented. Method: Data from a sample of 304 foster mothers from 35 states are analyzed. Results: Six CFAI-A subscales were identified, and internal consistency reliability for these subscales ranged from .64 to .95. The construct validity of all but one of these subscales is promising. Conclusions: The CFAIA shows promise for use in research and practice, where it might be used to improve decisions about how to support, monitor, and retain foster families and to match, place, and maintain foster children with foster families. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Foster Care; Foster Parents; Inventories; Psychometrics
MN- Foster Children; Self Report; Test Reliability
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Casey Home Assessment Protocol-Self-Report
TM- Family Functioning Style Scale
TM- Parental Acceptance Scale
TM- Parental Psychological Control Scale
TM- Short Hardiness Scale
TM- Available Time Scale
TM- Cultural Competence Scale
TM- Foster Parent Role Performance Scale
TM- Kansas Marital Satisfaction Scale
TM- Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
GR- Sponsor: Casey Family Programs; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20061226
AN- 2006-22943-007
FR- 60
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TI- The development of an online practice-based evaluation tool for social work.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Regehr, Cheryl
AU- Bogo, Marion
AU- Regehr, Glenn
AF- Regehr, Cheryl, Cheryl.regehr@utoronto.ca, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
AF- Bogo, Marion, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
AF- Regehr, Glenn, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Colombia
AD- Regehr, Cheryl, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, 27 King’s College Circle, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5A 1S1, Cheryl.regehr@utoronto.ca
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 21
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2011
YR- 2011
PM- Jul, 2011
PG- 469-475
PC- 7
SP- 469
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 7
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731510395948
LA- English
KP- test development
KP- online practice-based evaluation tools
KP- social work
KP- student performance
KP- psychometrics
KP- test reliability
SU- Academic Achievement; Medical Students; Psychometrics; Social Casework; Test Construction
AB- Objective: This paper describes the development of a practice-based evaluation (PBE) tool that allows instructors to represent their student’s clinical performance in a way that is sufficiently authentic to resonate with both instructors and students, is psychometrically sound, and is feasible in the context of real practice. Method: A new online evaluation tool was designed to address several of the problems associated with previous methods of evaluation, and was tested on 190 field instructor–student pairs. Results: Results demonstrated feasibility of the tool, high acceptability from students and faculty, high internal consistency, and clearly reduced ceiling effect, when compared with a traditional competency-based evaluation (CBE) tool. It did, however, continue to result in a strong skew toward positive evaluation and did not increase the identification of students at risk. Conclusions: The online PBE tool demonstrates promise in redressing some of the evaluation issues posed by the previous CBE model of evaluation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Academic Achievement; Medical Students; Psychometrics; Social Casework; Test Construction
MN- Evaluation; Internet; Test Reliability
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Professional Education & Training (3410)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Practice-Based Evaluation Scale
GR- Sponsor: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Canada; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20110919
CD- 20120618
AN- 2011-12182-011
FR- 19
CP- The Author(s). 2011
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TI- Confirmatory factor analysis of the Elementary School Success Profile for Teachers.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Webber, Kristina C.
AU- Rizo, Cynthia F.
AU- Bowen, Natasha K.
AF- Webber, Kristina C., kcwebber@email.unc.edu, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, US
AF- Rizo, Cynthia F., School of Social Work, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, US
AF- Bowen, Natasha K., School of Social Work, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, US
AD- Webber, Kristina C., School of Social Work, University of North Carolina, 325 Pittsboro Street, CB 3550, Chapel Hill, NC, US, 27599, kcwebber@email.unc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- Jan, 2012
PG- 77-84
PC- 8
SP- 77
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511415549
LA- English
KP- confirmatory factor analysis
KP- Elementary School Success Profile for Teachers
KP- scale quality
KP- teachers
KP- validity
KP- internal consistency
SU- Academic Achievement; Elementary School Teachers; Factor Analysis; Measurement; Psychometrics
AB- Objectives: This study examines the factor structure and scale quality of data collected with the online Elementary School Success Profile (ESSP) for Teachers from a sample of teachers of 1,145 third through fifth graders. Methods: Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using Mplus and weighted least squares means and variances adjusted (WLSMV) estimation took into account the ordinal and clustered nature of the data. Models were tested on four random subsamples. Results using maximum likelihood (ML) estimation are presented for comparison. Results: A five-factor, first-order model demonstrated superior fit. Scores from the five scales demonstrated acceptable reliability. Conclusions: Results suggest the ESSP for Teachers provides school practitioners with quality data to guide intervention choices in schools. Implications for future research are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Academic Achievement; Elementary School Teachers; Factor Analysis; Measurement; Psychometrics
MN- Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Educational Measurement (2227)
CL- Educational Psychology (3500)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Carolina Child Checklist
TM- Social Health Profile
TM- Elementary School Success Profile
TM- Teacher Observation of Classroom Adaptation--Revised DOI: 10.1037/t31163-000
GR- Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse, US; Grant: 1 R42 DA13865-012; 3 R41 DA13865-01S1; 2 R42 DA013865-02; 1 R43 DA020217-01; 2 R44 DA020217-02; Recipients: No recipient indicated
GR- Sponsor: Strowd Roses Foundation; Recipients: Bowen, Natasha K.
GR- Sponsor: Triangle Community Foundation; Recipients: Bowen, Natasha K.
GR- Sponsor: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), US; Recipients: No recipient indicated
GR- Sponsor: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), School of Social Work, US; Other Details: Jane A. Pfouts and Armfield-Reeves Innovation; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20120319
CD- 20140915
AN- 2011-30628-008
FR- 38
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- The Community Attitudes Toward Sex Offenders Scale: The development of a psychometric assessment instrument.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Church, Wesley T. II
AU- Wakeman, Emily E.
AU- Miller, Sarah L.
AU- Clements, Carl B.
AU- Sun, Fei
AF- Church, Wesley T. II, wchurch@sw.ua.edu, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, US
AF- Wakeman, Emily E., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, US
AF- Miller, Sarah L., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, US
AF- Clements, Carl B., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, US
AF- Sun, Fei, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, US
AD- Church, Wesley T., II, University of Alabama, School of Social Work, Box 870314, Tuscaloosa, AL, US, 35487, wchurch@sw.ua.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 18
IP- 3
SD- May, 2008
YR- 2008
PM- May, 2008
PG- 251-259
PC- 9
SP- 251
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731507310193
LA- English
KP- Community Attitudes Toward Sex Offenders Scale
KP- psychometric assessment
KP- sex offenders
KP- emotions
SU- Community Attitudes; Criminals; Psychometrics; Sex Offenses
AB- [Correction Notice: An erratum for this article was reported in Vol 20(6) of Research on Social Work Practice (see record [rid]2010-21772-021[/rid]). In the original article an incorrect item was reported in Table 4. Item # 4 (Factor 3), "Male sex offenders should be punished more severely than female sex offenders" should have read "A lot of sex offenders use their victims to create pornography." Also, items 1, 4, 9, 13, 15, and 17 should be reverse scored. If you are currently using the CATSO we request that you make the necessary changes or contact the authors for the new version of the instrument. The corrected table is give in the erratum.] Objectives: The objective of this study was to examine the nature of individual attitudes toward sex offenders. Because the term "sex offender" tends to evoke strong emotions, and given that open-ended self reports tend to be highly subjective, particularly in the context of such pointed terminology, this study sought to develop an attitude assessment tool that addresses specific domains found in the literature. Methods: Through a number of iterations, the Community Attitudes Toward Sex Offenders Scale was developed. Results: Exploratory and subsequent confirmatory factor analyses found a four-factor, 18-item version to best represent the domains of interest. Factor and item characteristics are reported. Conclusions: Replication and extension to other populations appears warranted. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Community Attitudes; Criminals; Psychometrics; Sex Offenses
MN- Emotions
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Behavior Disorders & Antisocial Behavior (3230)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Community Attitudes Toward Sex Offenders Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20080505
CD- 20101101
AN- 2008-05059-008
FR- 28
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TI- Incorporating perceived importance of service elements into client satisfaction measures.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Hsieh, Chang-Ming
AF- Hsieh, Chang-Ming, chsieh@uic.edu, Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, US
AD- Hsieh, Chang-Ming, Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1040 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL, US, 60607, chsieh@uic.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- Jan, 2012
PG- 93-99
PC- 7
SP- 93
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 7
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511416826
LA- English
KP- service elements
KP- client satisfaction
KP- case management
KP- instrument construction
SU- Case Management; Client Satisfaction; Health Care Services; Measurement
AB- Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the need for incorporating perceived importance of service elements into client satisfaction measures. Method: A secondary analysis of client satisfaction data from 112 clients of an elderly case management setting was conducted. Results: This study found that the relationship between global client satisfaction and the composite of satisfaction with service elements differed significantly, depending on perceived importance of service elements. Conclusions: These results call into question the practice of simply adding or averaging scores from satisfaction items to produce global satisfaction scores without considering perceived importance of the service elements. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Case Management; Client Satisfaction; Health Care Services; Measurement
CL- Health & Mental Health Services (3370)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
AG- Very Old (85 yrs & older) (390)
TM- Reid-Gundlach Social Service Satisfaction Scale
TM- Mini Mental State Examination
TM- Client Satisfaction Questionnaire
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20120319
AN- 2011-30628-010
FR- 39
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- The development and preliminary validation of the Adolescent Domain Screening Inventory: A substance use prevention tool.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Corrigan, Matthew J.
AU- Loneck, Barry
AU- Videka, Lynn
AF- Corrigan, Matthew J., mcorriga@kennesaw.edu, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, US
AF- Loneck, Barry, University at Albany, Albany, NY, US
AF- Videka, Lynn, University at Albany, Albany, NY, US
AD- Corrigan, Matthew J., Department of Human Services, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, #1801, Kennesaw, GA, US, 30144-5591, mcorriga@kennesaw.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 3
SD- May, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- May, 2007
PG- 348-357
PC- 10
SP- 348
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731506295158
LA- English
KP- at-risk youth
KP- substance-using adolescents
KP- concurrent criterion validity
KP- construct validity
KP- test development
KP- Adolescent Domain Screening Inventory
KP- gender
KP- race correlations
SU- Drug Abuse Prevention; Inventories; Psychometrics; Screening Tests; Test Validity
AB- The objective of this study was to develop a screen assessing domains in at-risk and substance-using adolescents. The Adolescent Domain Screening Inventory (ADSI) consists of four subscales: school, family, community, and individual or peer. A convenience sample of 6,661 youths was employed. Analyses included concurrent criterion validity, known instrument construct validity, convergent construct validity, cut points, and gender and race correlations. Concurrent criterion validity correlations range from r = .85 to r = .95. Correlation for known instrument validity is r = .56 and convergent construct validity is r = .49. Cut points produced positive predictive values ranging from .46 to .53. The ADSI demonstrated a general applicability across gender and race. The ADSI is an instrument demonstrating acceptable psychometric properties. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Drug Abuse Prevention; Inventories; Psychometrics; Screening Tests; Test Validity
MN- Human Sex Differences; Racial and Ethnic Differences; Test Construction
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Promotion & Maintenance of Health & Wellness (3365)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
TM- Adolescent Domain Screening Inventory
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20070604
AN- 2007-07022-002
FR- 33
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TI- Initial reliability and validity of the Perceived Social Competence Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Anderson-Butcher, Dawn
AU- Iachini, Aidyn L.
AU- Amorose, Anthony J.
AF- Anderson-Butcher, Dawn, anderson-butcher.1@osu.edu, Ohio State University, OH, US
AF- Iachini, Aidyn L., Ohio State University, OH, US
AF- Amorose, Anthony J., Illinois State University, Normal, IL, US
AD- Anderson-Butcher, Dawn, Ohio State University, 325D Stillman Hall, 1947 College Road, OH, US, 43210-1162, anderson-butcher.1@osu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 18
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2008
YR- 2008
PM- Jan, 2008
PG- 47-54
PC- 8
SP- 47
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731507304364
LA- English
KP- Perceived Social Competence Scale
KP- test validity
KP- social workers
KP- test reliability
KP- psychometrics
KP- childhood development
KP- youth development
SU- Adolescent Development; Childhood Development; Psychometrics; Social Skills; Social Workers
AB- Objective: This study describes the development and validation of a perceived social competence scale that social workers can easily use to assess children's and youth's social competence. Method: Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted on a calibration and a cross-validation sample of youth. Predictive validity was also established. Results: A four-item measure, labeled the Perceived Social Competence Scale (PSCS), demonstrated acceptable internal consistency and factorial validity in samples of children and youth participating in youth development programs. Additionally, tests for gender invariance indicated that the PSCS worked equally well for males and females. The PSCS also demonstrated predictive validity, correlating positively with perceived belonging. Conclusion: Support was found for the PSCS as an empirically sound tool to assess children and youth's perceptions of social competence. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Adolescent Development; Childhood Development; Psychometrics; Social Skills; Social Workers
MN- Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
CL- Professional Psychological & Health Personnel Issues (3400)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- Preschool Age (2-5 yrs) (160)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
TM- Perceived Social Competence Scale
TM- Belonging Scale DOI: 10.1037/t06313-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20080128
CD- 20120827
AN- 2007-19924-005
FR- 45
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TI- The Evaluation Self-Efficacy Scale for assessing progress toward CSWE accreditation-related objectives: A replication.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Holden, Gary
AU- Barker, Kathleen
AU- Rosenberg, Gary
AU- Onghena, Patrick
AF- Holden, Gary, gary.holden@nyu.edu, New York University, New York, NY, US
AF- Barker, Kathleen, City University of New York, New York, NY, US
AF- Rosenberg, Gary, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, US
AF- Onghena, Patrick, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
AD- Holden, Gary, New York University, School of Social Work, Room 407, MC 6111, 1 Washington Square North, New York, NY, US, 10003, gary.holden@nyu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 18
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2008
YR- 2008
PM- Jan, 2008
PG- 42-46
PC- 5
SP- 42
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 5
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731507303954
LA- English
KP- Evaluation Self-Efficacy Scale
KP- psychometrics
KP- social work courses
KP- Council on Social Work Education accreditation
KP- construct validity
KP- course objectives
SU- Educational Objectives; Educational Program Accreditation; Psychometrics; Self Efficacy; Social Casework
AB- Objective: The Evaluation Self-Efficacy Scale (ESE) is being developed as an outcomes assessment instrument for social work courses focusing on evaluation. Method: This scale, based on social cognitive theory, was pretested, revised, and then used with a final sample of 85 master's-level students in the original study. Using a single-group, pretest-posttest retrospective design, the current study (N = 111) is a direct replication of the original ESE study. Results: In this replication, Cronbach's alphas for the ESE were .95 (pretest), .95 (posttest), and .96 (retrospective pretest). Evidence for the construct validity of the ESE is obtained. Conclusion: The results provide additional evidence supporting the psychometric properties of data obtained using the ESE, suggesting that it may be appropriate for use in educational outcomes assessment in general and accreditation-related research in particular. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Educational Objectives; Educational Program Accreditation; Psychometrics; Self Efficacy; Social Casework
MN- Test Validity
CL- Educational Measurement (2227)
CL- Professional Education & Training (3410)
PO- Human (10)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Social Worker Empowerment Scale
TM- Evaluation Self-Efficacy Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Experimental Replication
MD- Longitudinal Study
MD- Retrospective Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20080128
AN- 2007-19924-004
FR- 37
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TI- A systematic review of HIV/AIDS knowledge measures.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Hughes, Anne K.
AU- Admiraal, Kristen R.
AF- Hughes, Anne K., hughesa@msu.edu, School of Social Work, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, US
AF- Admiraal, Kristen R., Sociology and Social Work Department, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, US
AD- Hughes, Anne K., School of Social Work, Michigan State University, 254 Baker Hall, East Lansing, MI, US, 48824, hughesa@msu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 22
IP- 3
SD- May, 2012
YR- 2012
PM- May, 2012
PG- 313-322
PC- 10
SP- 313
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731511426277
LA- English
KP- HIV/AIDS knowledge measures
KP- prevention
KP- attention
KP- interventions
SU- AIDS; AIDS Prevention; Health Knowledge; HIV
AB- HIV/AIDS knowledge measures are widely used to determine the efficacy of HIV/AIDS prevention and education efforts. While much research has looked at the interventions, less attention has been paid to the quality of the measures themselves. Objectives: (a) To identify HIV/AIDS knowledge measures created for use with adults; (b) to determine the extent to which these measures have been psychometrically tested. Method: This article systematically reviews the use of psychometric testing of HIV/AIDS knowledge measures. Results: There has been minimal reliability and validity testing; of measures that had undergone some form of psychometric testing, 71% were created before the year 2000. Conclusion: More rigorous testing of these measures is critical to ensure they are appropriate for research, prevention, and practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- AIDS; AIDS Prevention; Health Knowledge; HIV
MN- Attention; Intervention
CL- Immunological Disorders (3291)
CL- Promotion & Maintenance of Health & Wellness (3365)
PO- Human (10)
GR- Sponsor: Michigan State University, Pearl J Aldrich Endowment in Aging-Related Research, US; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Literature Review
MD- Systematic Review
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20120528
CD- 20130909
AN- 2012-09652-006
FR- 74
CP- The Author(s). 2012
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TI- Measuring parenting practices among parents of elementary school-age youth.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Randolph, Karen A.
AU- Radey, Melissa
AF- Randolph, Karen A., krandolp@fsu.edu, Florida State University, College of Social Work, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Radey, Melissa, Florida State University, College of Social Work, Tallahassee, FL, US
AD- Randolph, Karen A., Florida State University, College of Social Work, Tallahassee, FL, US, 32306, krandolp@fsu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 21
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2011
YR- 2011
PM- Jan, 2011
PG- 88-97
PC- 10
SP- 88
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731509353048
LA- English
KP- parenting practices
KP- parents
KP- elementary school age youth
KP- factor structure
KP- Alabama Parenting Questionnaire
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
KP- psychometrics
SU- Childrearing Practices; Factor Structure; Psychometrics; Questionnaires; Parenting
AB- Objectives: The objective of this study is to establish the factor structure of the Alabama Parenting Questionnaire (APQ), an instrument designed to measure parenting practices among parents of elementary school children. Methods: Exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analytic (CFA) procedures are used to validate the APQ with 790 parents of children, ages 6-10. Results: Three subscales emerged representing parenting practices associated with child behavior management (positive reinforcement, positive discipline, and negative discipline). CFA fit indices indicated adequate fit with the model, with all items loading significantly on their respective factors. Conclusion: Findings suggest that the APQ can be used to measure parenting practices associated with child behavior management among parents of children, ages 6-10. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Childrearing Practices; Factor Structure; Psychometrics; Questionnaires; Parenting
MN- Elementary School Students; Parents; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Childrearing & Child Care (2956)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Alabama Parenting Questionnaire-Adapted Version
GR- Sponsor: State of Florida, Florida Department of Children and Families, US; Grant: 142001–527; Recipients: Randolph, Karen A.
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Interview
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20110307
CD- 20120618
AN- 2011-01889-008
FR- 41
CP- The Author(s). 2011
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TI- Measuring migratory grief and loss associated with the experience of immigration.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Casado, Banghwa Lee
AU- Hong, Michin
AU- Harrington, Donna
AF- Casado, Banghwa Lee, bcasado@ssw.umaryland.edu, University of Maryland School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD, US
AF- Hong, Michin, University of Maryland School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD, US
AF- Harrington, Donna, University of Maryland School of Social Work, Baltimore, MD, US
AD- Casado, Banghwa Lee, University of Maryland School of Social Work, 525 West Redwood St., Baltimore, MD, US, 21201, bcasado@ssw.umaryland.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 20
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2010
YR- 2010
PM- Nov, 2010
PG- 611-620
PC- 10
SP- 611
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731509360840
LA- English
KP- immigration experience
KP- Migratory Grief and Loss Questionnaire
KP- test construction
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- psychometric properties
KP- factor analysis
SU- Grief; Immigration; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: The Migratory Grief and Loss Questionnaire (MGLQ) was designed to measure the grief experience associated with immigration. This article reports the development and psychometric properties of a Chinese-version of MGLQ. Methods: An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using maximum likelihood extraction with varimax rotation was conducted to identify the factor structure of the MGLQ. Results: A two-factor solution was identified with Factor 1 representing "Attachment to Homeland" and Factor 2 representing "Identify Discontinuity." Both factors had excellent internal consistency reliability and concurrent validity as demonstrated by predicted relationships with depression scores. Conclusions: This study supported the validity and the reliability of the MGLQ, demonstrating its utility in assessing the migratory grief experience among immigrants. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Grief; Immigration; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Factor Analysis; Test Construction
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Social Processes & Social Issues (2900)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Chinese Depressive Symptom Scale-16
TM- Migratory Grief and Loss Questionnaire DOI: 10.1037/t03143-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20101108
CD- 20120827
AN- 2010-21772-006
FR- 55
CP- The Author(s). 2010
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TI- Evaluating journal quality: Is the H-index a better measure than impact factors?
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Hodge, David R.
AU- Lacasse, Jeffrey R.
AF- Hodge, David R., davidhodge@asu.edu, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, US
AF- Lacasse, Jeffrey R., Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, US
AD- Hodge, David R., Arizona State University, CoPP, Mail Code 3920, 411 N. Central Avenue, Suite 800, Phoenix, AZ, US, 85004-0689, davidhodge@asu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 21
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2011
YR- 2011
PM- Mar, 2011
PG- 222-230
PC- 9
SP- 222
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731510369141
LA- English
KP- journal quality evaluation
KP- H–Index
KP- impact factors
KP- social work
SU- Evaluation; Scientific Communication
AB- Objectives: This study evaluates the utility of a new measure—the h-index—that may provide a more valid approach to evaluating journal quality in the social work profession. Method: H-index values are compared with Thomson ISI 5-year impact factors and expert opinion. Results: As hypothesized, the h-index correlates highly with ISI 5-year impact factors; but exhibits closer agreement with expert opinion, particularly with high familiarity disciplinary journals. Conclusions: This evidence of convergent and discriminatory validity suggests that the h-index may have some utility in assessing social work journals. Notable advantages of the h-index include its compatibility with the profession's applied research culture and its ability to be used with essentially all journals in which social workers publish. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Evaluation; Scientific Communication
MN- Quality Control; Social Casework
CL- Research Methods & Experimental Design (2260)
PO- Human (10)
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20110321
AN- 2011-03038-007
FR- 65
CP- The Author(s). 2011
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TI- 'The Community Attitudes Toward Sex Offenders Scale: The development of a psychometric assessment instrument': Erratum.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Church, Wesley T. II
AU- Wakeman, Emily E.
AU- Miller, Sarah L.
AU- Clements, Carl B.
AU- Sun, Fei
AF- Church, Wesley T. II, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, US
AF- Wakeman, Emily E., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, US
AF- Miller, Sarah L., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, US
AF- Clements, Carl B., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, US
AF- Sun, Fei, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 20
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2010
YR- 2010
PM- Nov, 2010
PG- 735
PC- 1
SP- 735
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 1
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731510387096
LA- English
KP- Community Attitudes Toward Sex Offenders Scale
KP- psychometric assessment
KP- sex offenders
KP- emotions
SU- Community Attitudes; Criminals; Psychometrics; Sex Offenses
AB- Reports an error in "The Community Attitudes Toward Sex Offenders Scale: The development of a psychometric assessment instrument" by Wesley T. Church II, Emily E. Wakeman, Sarah L. Miller, Carl B. Clements and Fei Sun (Research on Social Work Practice, 2008[May], Vol 18[3], 251-259). In the original article an incorrect item was reported in Table 4. Item # 4 (Factor 3), "Male sex offenders should be punished more severely than female sex offenders" should have read "A lot of sex offenders use their victims to create pornography." Also, items 1, 4, 9, 13, 15, and 17 should be reverse scored. If you are currently using the CATSO we request that you make the necessary changes or contact the authors for the new version of the instrument. The corrected table is give in the erratum. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record [rid]2008-05059-008[/rid]). Objectives: The objective of this study was to examine the nature of individual attitudes toward sex offenders. Because the term "sex offender" tends to evoke strong emotions, and given that open-ended self reports tend to be highly subjective, particularly in the context of such pointed terminology, this study sought to develop an attitude assessment tool that addresses specific domains found in the literature. Methods: Through a number of iterations, the Community Attitudes Toward Sex Offenders Scale was developed. Results: Exploratory and subsequent confirmatory factor analyses found a four-factor, 18-item version to best represent the domains of interest. Factor and item characteristics are reported. Conclusions: Replication and extension to other populations appears warranted. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Community Attitudes; Criminals; Psychometrics; Sex Offenses
MN- Emotions
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Behavior Disorders & Antisocial Behavior (3230)
PO- Human (10)
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Erratum/Correction
MT- Electronic
RD- 20101108
AN- 2010-21772-021
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TI- A Psychometric Evaluation of the Cultural Receptivity in Fostering Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Coakley, Tanya M.
AU- Orme, John G.
AF- Coakley, Tanya M., tcoakley@uncg.edu, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Grensboro, NC, US
AF- Orme, John G., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
AD- Coakley, Tanya M., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Department of Social Work, P.O. Box 26170, Greensboro, NC, US, 27402-6170, tcoakley@uncg.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 16
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2006
YR- 2006
PM- Sep, 2006
PG- 520-533
PC- 14
SP- 520
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 14
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731506287080
LA- English
KP- Cultural Receptivity in Fostering Scale
KP- foster mothers
KP- psychometric properties
KP- children's cultural development
KP- cultural competence
KP- factor structure
KP- reliability
KP- construct validity
SU- Childhood Development; Foster Parents; Parental Attitudes; Psychometrics; Rating Scales
AB- Objective: The psychometric properties of a new measure of foster parents' openness toward participating in activities that promote children's cultural development are evaluated. The measure is titled the Cultural Receptivity in Fostering Scale (CRFS). Method: Data from 304 foster mothers who completed the CRFS and a battery of measures on psychosocial functioning are analyzed. Results: The CRFS demonstrates excellent internal consistency reliability and, to some extent, construct validity. Conclusions: The internal consistency reliability and, to some extent, validity of the CRFS is supported by these findings. The measure has potential use in facilitating socially appropriate and successful transcultural placements. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Childhood Development; Foster Parents; Parental Attitudes; Psychometrics; Rating Scales
MN- Factor Structure; Mothers; Sociocultural Factors; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Childrearing & Child Care (2956)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Personal Dedication to Fostering Scale
TM- Available Time Scale
TM- Foster Parent Role Performance Scale
TM- Parental Acceptance Scale
TM- Barnett Liking of Children Scale
TM- Help with Fostering Inventory
TM- Cultural Competence Scale
TM- Receptivity to Birth Family Connections Scale
TM- Willingness to Foster Scale
CF- The Ohio State University National Symposium on Doctoral Research in Social Work, 17th, Apr, 2005, Columbus, OH, US
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
SL- Appendixes, Appended
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20060828
CD- 20130715
AN- 2006-10830-006
FR- 60
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TI- An Initial Validation of a Measure of Personal and Social Perceptions of the Sexual Abuse of Males.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Nalavany, Blace A.
AU- Abell, Neil
AF- Nalavany, Blace A., ban2694@garnet.acns.fsu.edu, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Abell, Neil, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
AD- Nalavany, Blace A., School of Social Work, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US, 32306, ban2694@garnet.acns.fsu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 14
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2004
YR- 2004
PM- Sep, 2004
PG- 368-378
PC- 11
SP- 368
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 11
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731504265836
LA- English
KP- male sexual abuse
KP- social perceptions
KP- personal perceptions
KP- Sexual Abuse of Males Perceptions Scale
KP- validity
KP- psychometric properties
SU- Psychometrics; Sex Role Attitudes; Sexual Abuse; Social Perception; Test Validity
AB- Objective/Method: The Sexual Abuse of Males Perceptions Scale (SAMPS) is a measure designed to assess an individual's personal and projected social perceptions of myths about the sexual abuse of boys and men. Myths are rigid, stereotypical beliefs that invalidate the experiences and minimize the profound effects of sexual abuse on boys and men. This study establishes the initial psychometric properties for the SAMPS, based on a sample of 333 students enrolled in diverse courses (i.e., business, psychology, social work, urban and regional planning, and education) at a large, southern university. Results/Conclusions: The SAMPS was developed as a three-factor instrument. Preliminary findings confirm this structure and indicate the SAMPS shows promise for future uses relating to training, research, and clinical practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Psychometrics; Sex Role Attitudes; Sexual Abuse; Social Perception; Test Validity
MN- Self Perception; Test Reliability
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Social Perception & Cognition (3040)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Sexual Abuse of Males Perceptions Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20041004
AN- 2004-17662-007
FR- 41
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TI- A review of observational pain scales in nonverbal elderly with cognitive impairments.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Park, Juyoung
AU- Castellanos-Brown, Karen
AU- Belcher, John
AF- Park, Juyoung, jpark@ssw.umaryland.edu, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, US
AF- Castellanos-Brown, Karen, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, US
AF- Belcher, John, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, US
AD- Park, Juyoung, School of Social Work, University of Maryland, 525 West Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD, US, 21201, jpark@ssw.umaryland.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 20
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2010
YR- 2010
PM- Nov, 2010
PG- 651-664
PC- 14
SP- 651
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 14
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731508329394
LA- English
KP- pain assessment
KP- nonverbal elderly
KP- cognitive impairment
KP- dementia
KP- social work
KP- social workers
SU- Aging; Cognitive Impairment; Dementia; Pain Measurement; Social Casework
AB- Objective: Pain assessment for nonverbal older adults with cognitive impairments or dementia presents many challenges, and it is important to determine which scales are most useful in assessing pain among this population. Method: In this review 11 observational scales for assessment of pain in older adults with dementia or cognitive impairments are evaluated in four areas: pain indicators, reliability, validity, and clinical utility of the measure. Results: Results indicate that various scales are available for assessing pain in cognitively impaired or demented older adults who are unable to report their pain, but future research should focus on further psychometric evaluations. Conclusions: Implications include that social workers should be trained as raters of pain assessment methods. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Aging; Cognitive Impairment; Dementia; Pain Measurement; Social Casework
MN- Social Workers
CL- Physical & Somatoform & Psychogenic Disorders (3290)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
MD- Literature Review
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20101108
AN- 2010-21772-010
FR- 65
CP- The Author(s). 2010
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TI- Reliability and Validity of a Spanish Version of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Weiss, Tzipi
AU- Berger, Roni
AF- Weiss, Tzipi, taweiss99@aol.com, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, US
AF- Berger, Roni, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, US
AD- Weiss, Tzipi, 179 Maytime Drive, Jericho, NY, US, 11753, taweiss99@aol.com
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 16
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2006
YR- 2006
PM- Mar, 2006
PG- 191-199
PC- 9
SP- 191
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731505281374
LA- English
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
KP- Posttraumatic Growth Inventory
KP- psychometrics
KP- life changes
KP- stressful experiences
KP- Spanish version
SU- Emotional Trauma; Inventories; Life Changes; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objectives. This study was designed to adapt and validate a Spanish translation of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) for the assessment of positive life changes following the stressful experiences of immigration. Method. A cross-cultural equivalence model was used to pursue semantic, content, conceptual, and technical equivalence. Translation teams and back translations were employed for semantic and content equivalence. Conceptual and technical equivalence were assessed through field-testing the reliability and factor structure of the translated PTGI in a sample of 100 Latina immigrants. Results. The translated version was highly reliable. Factor analysis failed to replicate the original five factors but the three factors identified were consistent with the conceptual underpinnings of the PTGI and another translated version. Conclusions. Semantic, content, conceptual, and technical equivalence of the Spanish version of the PTGI were supported and thus its valid use for research and practice with the study population. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Emotional Trauma; Inventories; Life Changes; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Foreign Language Translation; Immigration; Psychometrics; Posttraumatic Growth
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Neuroses & Anxiety Disorders (3215)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Posttraumatic Growth Inventory
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20060227
AN- 2006-01775-007
FR- 53
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TI- The Association of Social Work Boards’ licensure examinations: A review of reliability and validity processes.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Marson, Stephen M.
AU- DeAngelis, Donna
AU- Mittal, Nisha
AF- Marson, Stephen M., steve.marson@nc.rr.com, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, NC, US
AF- DeAngelis, Donna, Association of Social Work Boards, US
AF- Mittal, Nisha, ACT, Inc., US
AD- Marson, Stephen M., Sociology & Criminal Justice Department, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, NC, US, 28373, steve.marson@nc.rr.com
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 20
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2010
YR- 2010
PM- Jan, 2010
PG- 87-99
PC- 13
SP- 87
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731509347858
LA- English
KP- social work boards licensure examinations
KP- test reliability
KP- validity processes
KP- social work competence
SU- Professional Examinations; Psychometrics; Social Casework; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: The purpose of this article is to create transparency for the psychometric methods employed for the development of the Association of Social Work Boards’ (ASWB) exams. Results: The article includes an assessment of the macro (political) and micro (statistical) environments of testing social work competence. The seven-step process used to ensure content validity is discussed. The types of reliability and validity methods employed to assess ASWB exams are discussed. Examples are offered to illustrate the statistical methods employed for selecting good items (questions, some of which are not in question form) and eliminating poor ones. A discussion of the finances of reliability and validity research is included. Conclusion: Readers will have a deeper understanding of how exams are constructed. The information housed within this article may facilitate preparing students for the exams. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Professional Examinations; Psychometrics; Social Casework; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Psychometrics & Statistics & Methodology (2200)
CL- Professional Psychological & Health Personnel Issues (3400)
PO- Human (10)
CF- Annual Baccalaureate Program Directors Conference, 25th, Mar, 2008, Destin, FL, US, Earlier versions of this manuscript were presented at the aforementioned conference and at the 54th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education,  November 1,  2008 (Philadelphia).
CN- Earlier versions of this manuscript were presented at the aforementioned conference and at the 54th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, November 1, 2008 (Philadelphia).
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20100315
AN- 2009-23884-008
FR- 30
CP- The Author(s). 2010
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TI- Assessment of family functioning in Chinese adolescents: The Chinese version of the Family Assessment Device.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Shek, Daniel T. L.
AF- Shek, Daniel T. L., danielshek@cuhk.edu.hk, Chinese U Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
AD- Shek, Daniel T. L., Chinese U Hong Kong, Dept of Social Work, Shatin, Hong Kong, danielshek@cuhk.edu.hk
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Jul, 2002
SI- Research on social work practice in Chinese communities
PG- 502-524
PC- 23
SP- 502
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 23
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731502012004003
LA- English
KP- family functioning
KP- reliability
KP- validity
KP- factor structure
KP- Chinese version
KP- McMaster Family Assessment Device
KP- adolescents
SU- Family Relations; Foreign Language Translation; Measurement; Psychometrics
AB- The reliability, validity, and factor structure of the Chinese version of the McMaster Family Assessment Device were examined in 3 studies. In Study 1, data based on 361 adolescents were examined. In Study 2, data analyzed from a clinical group and a nonclinical group (N=281 and 451, respectively) were carried out. In Study 3, data based on 3,649 secondary school students were analyzed. Findings support the internal consistency, concurrent validity, and discriminant and construct validity of the scales in different samples. In contrast to the proposal that there are 7 dimensions in the scale, 3 stable factors could be extracted from the Chinese version, and the related subscales had adequate internal consistency, temporal stability, and construct and discriminant validity in different samples. It is concluded that the Chinese device possesses good psychometric properties, although its factor structure might differ from that based on the original English version. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Family Relations; Foreign Language Translation; Measurement; Psychometrics
MN- Factor Structure; Statistical Validity; Test Reliability
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Psychosocial & Personality Development (2840)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Hong Kong
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020703
AN- 2002-13995-002
FR- 53
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TI- Rap-music Attitude and Perception Scale: A Validation Study.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Tyson, Edgar H.
AF- Tyson, Edgar H., Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 16
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2006
YR- 2006
PM- Mar, 2006
PG- 211-223
PC- 13
SP- 211
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731505281447
LA- English
KP- Rap music Attitude and Perception Scale
KP- test validity
KP- music
KP- youth programs
KP- hip hop culture
KP- rapid assessment instrument
KP- psychometrics
SU- Measurement; Music; Music Perception; Psychometrics; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This study tests the validity of the Rap-music Attitude and Perception (RAP) Scale, a 1-page, 24-item measure of a person's thoughts and feelings surrounding the effects and content of rap music. The RAP was designed as a rapid assessment instrument for youth programs and practitioners using rap music and hip hop culture in their work with young people, their families, and their communities. Method: The factor structure validity, criterion-related validity, and internal consistency reliability of the RAP was assessed using a convenience sample of 605 young (M=20.22 years, SD=2.8) college students. Results: Multiple groups method and structural equation modeling analyses confirmed the three-factor model (empowerment, violent-misogynistic, and artistic-esthetic) of the RAP. Reliability and criterion-related validity results were also good. Conclusions: The RAP has sound psychometric properties, and its utility as a research and assessment tool for scholars and practitioners is promising. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Measurement; Music; Music Perception; Psychometrics; Test Validity
MN- Culture (Anthropological)
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Literature & Fine Arts (2610)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Rap Music Attitude and Perception Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20060227
AN- 2006-01775-009
FR- 49
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TI- The Spiritual Competence Scale: A new instrument for assessing spiritual competence at the programmatic level.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Hodge, David R.
AF- Hodge, David R., Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, US
AD- Hodge, David R., Dept of Social Work, P. O. Box 37100, Phoenix, AZ, US, 85069-7100
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- Mar, 2007
PG- 287-295
PC- 9
SP- 287
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731506296168
LA- English
KP- Spiritual Competence Scale
KP- spiritual competence
KP- cultural competence
KP- religion
KP- social workers
KP- educational programs
SU- Competence; Educational Measurement; Social Work Education; Social Workers; Spirituality
AB- Cultural competence has become a central social work tenet enshrined in the profession’s ethical and educational standards. Few measures of cultural competence exist, however, in spite of an increasing array of religious, ethnic, and racial groups in U.S. society. This article develops a new measure to assess cultural competence among one family of cultural groups—spiritual and religious cultures. More specifically, this scale measures respondents’ perceptions of spiritual competence at the programmatic level. To develop the eight-item scale, a confirmatory factor analysis was conducted with a random sample of graduate students affiliated with the National Association of Social Workers (N=303). The results suggest that the scale is a valid and reliable measure of the values dimension of spiritual competence. Although the instrument is designed to assess levels of competence in educational programs, with modification it may also be possible to use the scale in agency settings and perhaps for individual self-assessment as well. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Competence; Educational Measurement; Social Work Education; Social Workers; Spirituality
MN- Professional Ethics; Psychometrics; Religion; Social Casework
CL- Educational Measurement (2227)
CL- Professional Ethics & Standards & Liability (3450)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Spiritual Competence Scale [Appended] DOI: 10.1037/t06163-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20110912
CD- 20120827
AN- 2011-19625-001
FR- 52
CP- Sage Publications. 2007
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TI- Developing a measure of stigma by association with African American adolescents whose mothers have HIV.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Mason, Sally
AU- Berger, Barbara
AU- Ferrans, Carol Estwing
AU- Sultzman, Vickey
AU- Fendrich, Michael
AF- Mason, Sally, smason@psych.uic.edu, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, US
AF- Berger, Barbara, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, US
AF- Ferrans, Carol Estwing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, US
AF- Sultzman, Vickey, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, US
AF- Fendrich, Michael, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, US
AD- Mason, Sally, Institute for Juvenile Research, University of Illinois at Chicago, M/C 747, 1747 W. Roosevelt, Rm. 155, Chicago, IL, US, 60608, smason@psych.uic.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 20
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2010
YR- 2010
PM- Jan, 2010
PG- 65-73
PC- 9
SP- 65
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731508330223
LA- English
KP- stigma
KP- African American adolescents
KP- mothers
KP- HIV
KP- children experience
SU- Adolescent Attitudes; Blacks; HIV; Mothers; Stigma
AB- Objectives: African American urban adolescents are one of the fastest growing groups of children affected by their mother’s HIV status. These children experience HIV stigma by association with their HIV-positive mothers. Stigma may contribute to adverse outcomes for these teens. Methods: The authors describe a multistage process of scale construction, cognitive interviewing, and pilot testing to develop a measure reflecting an African American adolescent’s experience of HIV stigma when mother has HIV. Results: The resulting measure has 23 items with good reliability. An additional item suggested by qualitative data will be added to the measure and used in further testing. Conclusions: Potential uses of the measure are discussed. Intervention approaches for reducing stigma’s impact among HIV-affected African American adolescents are briefly outlined. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Adolescent Attitudes; Blacks; HIV; Mothers; Stigma
CL- Health & Mental Health Treatment & Prevention (3300)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
GR- Sponsor: Campus Research Board; Recipients: No recipient indicated
GR- Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago, Great Cities Institute, US; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20100315
AN- 2009-23884-006
FR- 37
CP- The Author(s). 2010
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TI- Development and validation of a measure of organizational culture in public child welfare agencies.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Westbrook, Tonya M.
AU- Ellett, Alberta J.
AU- Deweaver, Kevin W.
AF- Westbrook, Tonya M., twestbrook@email.wcu.edu, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, US
AF- Ellett, Alberta J., University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US
AF- Deweaver, Kevin W., University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US
AD- Westbrook, Tonya M., Department of Social Work, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, US, 28723, twestbrook@email.wcu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 19
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2009
YR- 2009
PM- Nov, 2009
PG- 730-741
PC- 12
SP- 730
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731508330226
LA- English
KP- organizational culture
KP- public child welfare agencies
KP- child welfare organizational culture inventory
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
SU- Child Welfare; Community Welfare Services; Measurement; Organizational Climate; Test Validity
AB- Objective: To develop and explore the validity characteristics of a new measure of organizational culture in public child welfare agencies. Method: Multiple validation methods were used, including expert judgment and criterion-related validity procedures using a statewide sample of 1,033 child welfare caseworkers, supervisors, and administrators. Results: Principal components analyses identified seven measurement dimensions positively correlated with a criterion measure of intent to remain employed in child welfare. Regression analyses showed that four measurement dimensions accounted for 26% of the variation in the criterion measure. Conclusions: The validity evidence for this new measure supports its use in a variety of ways in child welfare practice and in continued research on organizational culture and in child welfare workforce and child outcomes research. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Child Welfare; Community Welfare Services; Measurement; Organizational Climate; Test Validity
MN- Test Reliability
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Child Welfare Organizational Culture Inventory
TM- Intent to Remain Employed—Child Welfare Scale
GR- Sponsor: Administration for Children and Families; Grant: 90CA1726; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20100215
AN- 2009-18828-008
FR- 38
CP- The Author(s). 2009
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TI- The Life Distress Inventory: A psychometric evaluation.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Yoshioka, Marianne R.
AU- Shibusawa, Tazuko
AF- Yoshioka, Marianne R., mry5@columbia.edu, Columbia U, New York, NY, US
AF- Shibusawa, Tazuko, Columbia U, New York, NY, US
AD- Yoshioka, Marianne R., Columbia U School of Social Work, 622 West 113th Street, New York, NY, US, 10025-4600, mry5@columbia.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Nov, 2002
PG- 752-767
PC- 16
SP- 752
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 16
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973102237473
LA- English
KP- The Life Distress Inventory
KP- psychometric evaluation
KP- self-report
KP- social life
SU- Distress; Psychometrics; Self Report; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- The Life Distress Inventory (LDI) is an 18-item rapid assessment tool measuring self-reported distress across areas of social life and functioning. E. J. Thomas, M. R. Yoshioka, and R. D. Ager (1994) originally developed this measure for clinical use with spouses of problem drinkers. The present report examined its utility with a sample of healthy, nonclinical adults. An assessment of the reliability and construct validity of the LDI was conducted based on a racially diverse sample of 176 men and women (aged 18-81 yrs) drawn from a medical study of body composition. A factor analysis resulted in the development of 4 sub-scales, each with adequate internal reliability. Subscale scores correlated with convergent factors in hypothesized directions and were unrelated to discriminant factors. Finally, LDI scores for these healthy adults were compared with those from a sample of HIV positive and obese patients also participating in the research. Recommendations for clinical use and future research are suggested. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Distress; Psychometrics; Self Report; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Personality Traits & Processes (3120)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
AG- Very Old (85 yrs & older) (390)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20021113
AN- 2002-06208-003
FR- 38
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TI- A culturally relevant and responsive approach to screening for perinatal depression.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Price, Sarah Kye
AU- Handrick, Sandii Leland
AF- Price, Sarah Kye, skprice@vcu.edu, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, US
AF- Handrick, Sandii Leland, St. Louis Healthy Start, St. Louis, IL, US
AD- Price, Sarah Kye, School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1001 West Franklin Street, P.O. Box 842027, Richmond, VA, US, 23284, skprice@vcu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 19
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2009
YR- 2009
PM- Nov, 2009
PG- 705-714
PC- 10
SP- 705
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731508329401
LA- English
KP- culturally relevant and responsive approach
KP- perinatal depression screening
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- psychometrics
KP- low-income
KP- African American
KP- community-informed instrument
SU- Major Depression; Perinatal Period; Screening; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: This study presents the design, implementation, and evaluation of a culturally relevant and responsive approach to screening for perinatal depression in low-income, predominantly African American women. Method: The study details the development of the community-informed instrument and subsequent evaluation of its psychometric properties relative to one specific community sample (N = 139). Results: The initial validity and reliability testing of the community-informed instrument reveal a higher internal consistency than the standardized instrument alone (alpha = .87 vs. .80). Subsequent factor analysis and inter-item correlation suggest consistency between most of the community-informed and CES-D items. Conclusions: While limited in scope to the community sample, the study reflects the perceived benefit of integrating community voice to enhance culturally relevant and empirically rigorous practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Major Depression; Perinatal Period; Screening; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Blacks; Community Services; Lower Income Level; Psychometrics
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
TM- Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Instrument
TM- Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders
TM- Community—Informed Instrument
TM- Beck Depression Inventory–II DOI: 10.1037/t00742-000
TM- Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale DOI: 10.1037/t01756-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20100215
CD- 20120109
AN- 2009-18828-005
FR- 26
CP- The Author(s). 2009
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TI- Initial validation of a Spanish-language version of the Client Satisfactory Inventory.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- McMurtry, Steven L.
AU- Torres, José B.
AF- McMurtry, Steven L., mcmurty@uwm.edu, U Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, US
AF- Torres, José B., U Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, US
AD- McMurtry, Steven L., U Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Social Welfare, P. O. Box 786, Milwaukee, WI, US, 53201, mcmurty@uwm.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Jan, 2002
PG- 124-142
PC- 19
SP- 124
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 19
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150201200109
LA- English
KP- psychometric properties
KP- Client Satisfaction Inventory
KP- Spanish language version
KP- reliability
KP- validity
KP- short form
KP- internal consistency
KP- depression
KP- anxiety
SU- Client Satisfaction; Foreign Language Translation; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Examined the psychometric properties of a Spanish-language version of the Client Satisfaction Inventory, including both long and short forms. Reliability and validity were examined using results from 244 clients in 6 agencies. Further tests of the short form were completed on 62 clients from 3 agencies. Findings indicate that the same items comprising the short-form English-language version can be used as a short-form of the Spanish version, that both versions have factor structures comparable to their English-language counterparts, and both have high internal consistency. Evidence of good content and criterion validity for each version was also obtained, though total scores on both versions correlated moderately with measures of depression and anxiety. Both forms appear to have acceptable measurement characteristics and perform similarly to English-language versions, except for the question of whether they measure satisfaction independently of mood states. This and possible effects of cultural differences on assessing service satisfaction are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Client Satisfaction; Foreign Language Translation; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Anxiety; Depression (Emotion); Inventories; Measurement
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
PO- Human (10)
LO- US
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020501
AN- 2002-02389-007
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TI- Development and evaluation of the Adherence Attitude Inventory.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Lewis, Sarah J.
AU- Abell, Neil
AF- Lewis, Sarah J., sjl2002@columbia.edu, Columbia U, New York, NY, US
AF- Abell, Neil, Florida State U, FL, US
AD- Lewis, Sarah J., Columbia U, School of Social Work, 622 W. 113 St., New York, NY, US, 10025, sjl2002@columbia.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Jan, 2002
PG- 107-123
PC- 17
SP- 107
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 17
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
LA- English
KP- Adherence Attitude Inventory
KP- instrument development
KP- assessment evaluation
KP- cognitive functioning
KP- self-efficacy
KP- commitment to adherence
KP- communication
KP- psychometric properties
SU- Cognitive Ability; Psychometrics; Statistical Validity; Test Validity; Treatment Compliance
AB- The Adherence Attitude Inventory is a 28-item Likert-type scaled rapid assessment instrument that consists of four distinct constructs (cognitive functioning, patient-provider communication, self-efficacy, and commitment to adherence) that are related to adherence to medication. Although the Adherence Attitude Inventory is not HIV specific, the authors created it in response to a call by the HIV community for instrument development. The focus of this article is on instrument development and pilot testing of psychometric properties. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Cognitive Ability; Psychometrics; Statistical Validity; Test Validity; Treatment Compliance
MN- Communication Skills; Measurement; Self Efficacy
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020501
AN- 2002-02389-006
FR- 30
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TI- Validity of the FACES IV family assessment measure.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Franklin, Cynthia
AU- Streeter, Calvin L.
AU- Springer, David W.
AF- Franklin, Cynthia, cfranklin@mail.utexas.edu, U Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, US
AF- Streeter, Calvin L., U Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, US
AF- Springer, David W., U Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, US
AD- Franklin, Cynthia, U Texas at Austin, School of Social Work, 1925 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX, US, 78712, cfranklin@mail.utexas.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 11
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2001
YR- 2001
PM- Sep, 2001
PG- 576-596
PC- 21
SP- 576
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 21
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150101100503
LA- English
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
KP- models
KP- family assessment instruments
KP- FACES IV
KP- Circumplex Model
KP- psychometric properties
SU- Family Relations; Measurement; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- The Circumplex Model and its accompanying measure, the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales (FACES I, II, and III), are considered one of the state-of-the-art family assessment instruments in the field. A number of concerns, however, have been raised about the validity and reliability of the previous FACES measures and their ability to assess the Circumplex Model. Limitations of previous FACES measures have resulted in the development of the FACES IV measure. J. W. Tiesel and D. H. Olson recently completed the first reliability and validity study of the FACES IV measure. This article uses data from an adolescent population (105 females aged 11-21 yrs) to further examine the psychometric properties of the new FACES IV measure. Reliability and validity analyses offer both corroborating and contradictory results when compared with the validity study conducted by Tiesel and Olson. Future directions for the development of FACES IV are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Family Relations; Measurement; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Models
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Marriage & Family (2950)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
CF- Society for Social Work and Research annual International Conference on Research for  Social Work Practice, 3rd, 1999, An earlier version of this article was presented at the aforementioned conference.
CN- An earlier version of this article was presented at the aforementioned conference.
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020417
AN- 2002-02388-003
FR- 52
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TI- Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Self-Report Family Inventory: Findings based on a longitudinal study.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Shek, Daniel T. L.
AF- Shek, Daniel T. L., danielshek@cuhk.edu.hk, Chinese U Hong Kong, Dept of Social Work, Shatin, Hong Kong
AD- Shek, Daniel T. L., Chinese U Hong Kong, Dept of Social Work, Shatin, Hong Kong, danielshek@cuhk.edu.hk
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 11
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2001
YR- 2001
PM- Jul, 2001
PG- 485-502
PC- 18
SP- 485
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 18
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150101100405
LA- English
KP- Chinese Self-Report Family Inventory
KP- psychometric properties
KP- psychosocial & family functioning
SU- Family; Foreign Language Translation; Psychometrics; Self Report
AB- The psychometric properties of the Chinese Self-Report Family Inventory (SFI) over time were examined. The Chinese SFI was administered to 756 Chinese parents and their adolescent children (N=378) on 2 occasions separated by 1 year. The Chinese SFI was internally consistent in different samples at different times. Factor analyses revealed that 2 factors were abstracted from the scale (Family Health and Family Pathology), and they could be replicated in different samples at different times. The temporal stability of the psychometric properties of the Chinese SFI is supported by the present findings. This study demonstrates the importance of utilizing longitudinal data based on different samples to examine the psychometric properties of measures of psychosocial and family functioning in the social work context. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Family; Foreign Language Translation; Psychometrics; Self Report
MN- Family Relations
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Marriage & Family (2950)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Hong Kong
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020417
AN- 2002-02385-005
FR- 40
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TI- A psychometric study of the Multi-Problem Screening Inventory depression subscale using item response and generalizability theories.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Nugent, William R.
AF- Nugent, William R., U Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 13
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2003
YR- 2003
PM- Jan, 2003
PG- 65-79
PC- 15
SP- 65
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 15
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731502238757
LA- English
KP- psychometrics
KP- Multi-Problem Screening Inventory depression subscale
KP- depression
SU- Inventories; Major Depression; Measurement; Psychometrics
AB- Examined the measurement characteristics of the Multi-Problem Screening Inventory (MPSI) depression subscale. A sample of 542 responses to the MPSI was obtained from persons (aged 11-76 yrs) seeking assistance in any of several child and family service agencies. The responses on the depression subscale were analyzed using item response theory and generalizability theory methods. It was found that the MPSI depression subscale produced scores with verv desirable measurement properties for use in (1) monitoring a client's change in depression across time and (2) making tentative decisions concerning the clinical significance of a client's depression level. The measurement error characteristics of the MPSI depression subscale scores reach a minimum just below the clinical cutting point and then remain constant across the clinical cutting point and across the range of clinically significant depression levels. The results of this study suggest that the MPSI depression subscale can be used by social work practitioners to both assess and monitor their clients' problems with depression. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Inventories; Major Depression; Measurement; Psychometrics
MN- Depression (Emotion); Screening
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Affective Disorders (3211)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20030203
AN- 2003-01268-004
FR- 25
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TI- The Validity and Reliability Testing of a Consumer-Based Cultural Competency Inventory.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Cornelius, Llewellyn J.
AU- Booker, Naomi C.
AU- Arthur, Thomas E.
AU- Reeves, Iris
AU- Morgan, Oscar
AF- Cornelius, Llewellyn J., University of Maryland, MD, US
AF- Booker, Naomi C., Naomi Booker and Associates, US
AF- Arthur, Thomas E., Maryland Health Partners, US
AF- Reeves, Iris, Maryland Mental Hygiene Administration, US
AF- Morgan, Oscar, Maryland Mental Hygiene Administration, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 14
IP- 3
SD- May, 2004
YR- 2004
PM- May, 2004
PG- 201-209
PC- 9
SP- 201
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731503257886
LA- English
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- Consumer-Based Cultural Competency Inventory
KP- psychometrics
KP- mental health services
KP- cultural competency
SU- Cultural Sensitivity; Mental Health Personnel; Professional Competence; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- A statewide data collection effort was implemented to assess the validity and reliability of a 52-item consumer assessment instrument of the cultural competency mental health providers. Following a 2-year, community-driven instrument development process, a consumer assessment tool was administered to 238 African American, Latino, and Vietnamese American mental health consumers across the state of Maryland. A subsequent principal components analysis indicated that 44 of the 52 items loaded on one of four factors, which accounted for 52 % of the variance in the principal components analysis. It was also found that the overall instrument had a Cronbach's alpha of.92. The authors conclude that although these findings suggest this scale has good psychometric properties and can be used as a clinical tool in the assessment of the cultural competency of mental health providers, more work is needed to fine-tune the scale. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Cultural Sensitivity; Mental Health Personnel; Professional Competence; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Blacks; Mental Health Services; Psychometrics; Vietnamese Cultural Groups; Latinos/Latinas
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Professional Personnel Attitudes & Characteristics (3430)
PO- Human (10)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Consumer-Based Cultural Competency Inventory
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20050411
AN- 2004-13419-007
FR- 33
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TI- Validity and Reliability of the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (2nd Edition): Youth Rating Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Epstein, Michael H.
AU- Mooney, Paul
AU- Ryser, Gail
AU- Pierce, Corey D.
AF- Epstein, Michael H., mepstein1@unl.edu, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, US
AF- Mooney, Paul, Louisiana State University, LA, US
AF- Ryser, Gail, PRO-ED, Austin, TX, US
AF- Pierce, Corey D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, US
AD- Epstein, Michael H., Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska, 202 Barkley Center, Lincoln, NE, US, 68583-0732, mepstein1@unl.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 14
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2004
YR- 2004
PM- Sep, 2004
PG- 358-367
PC- 10
SP- 358
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731504265832
LA- English
KP- convergent validity
KP- test-retest reliability
KP- Youth Rating Scale
KP- Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale-Second Edition
KP- strength-based assessment
SU- Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This article reports findings of three studies addressing convergent validity and test-retest reliability of the Youth Rating Scale of the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale-Second Edition (BERS-2). Method: Pearson product-moment correlations were used in all three studies, the first two addressing convergent validity and the third addressing test-retest reliability. Results: Analysis indicated that (a) the six BERS-2 subscales and overall strength index were generally highly positively correlated with the social skills composite score from the Social Skills Rating System-Student Form (Secondary Level, Grades 7 to 12), (b) the BERS-2 subscales and strength index were generally moderately negatively correlated with the Problem scales of Achenbach's Youth Self-Report, and (c) test-retest reliability coefficients over a 1-week period were all above. 80. Conclusions: Results provide evidence that the BERS-2 Youth Rating Scale has acceptable psychometric properties and may be considered for use by social work practitioners in assessment and intervention activities. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Emotional Adjustment; Social Skills
CL- Developmental Scales & Schedules (2222)
CL- Psychosocial & Personality Development (2840)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
TM- Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale-2 Youth Rating Scale
TM- Social Skills Rating System-Student Form
TM- Youth Self-Report
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20041004
CD- 20120903
AN- 2004-17662-006
FR- 34
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TI- The Shortform Assessment for Children: An assessment and outcome measure for child welfare and juvenile justice.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Glisson, Charles
AU- Hemmelgarn, Anthony L.
AU- Post, James A.
AF- Glisson, Charles, cgreenbe@utk.edu, U Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
AF- Hemmelgarn, Anthony L., U Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
AF- Post, James A., U Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
AD- Glisson, Charles, U Tennessee, Children's Mental Health Services Research Ctr, 128 Henson Hall, Knoxville, TN, US, 37996-3332, cgreenbe@utk.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Jan, 2002
PG- 82-106
PC- 25
SP- 82
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 25
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150201200107
LA- English
KP- Shortform Assessment for Children
KP- outcome measures
KP- assessment
KP- child welfare
KP- juvenile justice
KP- psychometric properties
KP- psychosocial functioning
KP- mental health
KP- test development
KP- test validiy
SU- Child Welfare; Measurement; Mental Health; Psychosocial Factors; Test Validity
AB- This study describes the design and psychometric characteristics of the Shortform Assessment for Children (SAC). The SAC is an efficient and easy-to-use tool for monitoring the overall mental health and psychosocial functioning of children age 5 to 18 who are served by child welfare and juvenile justice systems. The one-page 48-item instrument was developed with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health to describe internalizing (withdrawn, anxious, depressed) and externalizing (aggressive, antisocial, violent) profiles of children in both home/residential and school/classroom settings. Psychometric data supporting the reliability and validity of the SAC are presented for a sample of 3,790 children served by one state's child welfare and juvenile justice system. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Child Welfare; Measurement; Mental Health; Psychosocial Factors; Test Validity
MN- Adjudication; Juvenile Delinquency; Juvenile Justice; Psychometrics
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Criminal Behavior & Juvenile Delinquency (3236)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- Preschool Age (2-5 yrs) (160)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020501
AN- 2002-02389-005
FR- 59
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TI- Kolb's Learning Style Inventory: Issues of reliability and validity.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Koob, Jeffrey J.
AU- Funk, Joanie
AF- Koob, Jeffrey J., jkoob@csulb.edu, California State U, Long Beach, CA, US
AF- Funk, Joanie, U Georgia, Athens, GA, US
AD- Koob, Jeffrey J., California State U, Dept of Social Work, 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA, US, 90840-0902, jkoob@csulb.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Mar, 2002
PG- 293-308
PC- 16
SP- 293
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 16
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150201200206
LA- English
KP- Learning Style Inventory
KP- reliability
KP- validity
KP- psychometric properties
SU- Cognitive Style; Inventories; Learning; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- D. Kolb's Learning Style Inventory (LSI) is a very popular assessment tool despite compelling arguments against its use. Provided is a summary of the salient issues concerning the LSI. Arguments against its use, including suspect methodology, misapplication of statistical procedures, logical inconsistencies in theory construction, and a general lack of support for reliability and validity are examined. In addition, current research studies supporting its continued popularity are presented. The authors conclude that it is important for social work researchers, educators, and practitioners to examine the psychometric properties of any instrument prior to making decisions based on unsubstantiated findings. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Cognitive Style; Inventories; Learning; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Psychometrics
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Personality Traits & Processes (3120)
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020403
AN- 2002-02245-005
FR- 42
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TI- The Education Participation Scale-Modified: Evaluating a Measure of Continuing Education.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Dia, David
AU- Smith, Charles A.
AU- Cohen-Callow, Amy
AU- Bliss, Donna Leigh
AF- Dia, David, ddia@ssw.umaryland.edu, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, US
AF- Smith, Charles A., University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, US
AF- Cohen-Callow, Amy, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, US
AF- Bliss, Donna Leigh, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, US
AD- Dia, David, University of Maryland, School of Social Work, 525 West Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD, US, 21201, ddia@ssw.umaryland.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 15
IP- 3
SD- May, 2005
YR- 2005
PM- May, 2005
PG- 213-222
PC- 10
SP- 213
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731504273543
LA- English
KP- Education Participation Scale-Modified
KP- continuing education
KP- social workers
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
SU- Continuing Education; Educational Measurement; Factor Analysis; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- The purpose of this study was to evaluate the measurement model and theory underlying the Educational Participation Scale-Modified (EPS-M) using confirmatory factor analysis. A probability sample of 225 licensed social workers in Maryland completed the mailed survey. The findings support a six independent factor model. Results also support the EPS-M as a valid and reliable measure for identifying motivational orientations of social workers who pursue continuing professional education. Professional knowledge was the most frequently reported motivational orientation. Implications regarding social workers' motivational orientations and the design of continuing professional education activities are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Continuing Education; Educational Measurement; Factor Analysis; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Social Workers
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
CL- Professional Education & Training (3410)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Education Participation Scale-Modified
CF- Annual conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, Jan, 2005, Miami, FL, US, Portions of this article have been presented at the aformentioned conference.
CN- Portions of this article have been presented at the aformentioned conference.
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20050418
AN- 2005-03059-007
FR- 29
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TI- Factor structure and longitudinal invariance of the Maslach Burnout Inventory.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Kim, Hansung
AU- Ji, Juye
AF- Kim, Hansung, kimhansung@hotmail.co, California State University, Fullerton, CA, US
AF- Ji, Juye, jji@usc.edu, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
AD- Kim, Hansung, Social Work Program, California State University Fullerton, P.O. Box 6868, Fullerton, CA, US, 90089, kimhansung@hotmail.co
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 19
IP- 3
SD- May, 2009
YR- 2009
PM- May, 2009
PG- 325-339
PC- 15
SP- 325
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 15
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731508318550
LA- English
KP- factor structure
KP- Maslach Burnout Inventory
KP- social work research
KP- social work practice
KP- factorial validity
SU- Factor Structure; Occupational Stress; Social Workers; Statistical Validity
AB- Objective: The study examined the factorial validity of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) for social work research and practice. Method: Factor structure and longitudinal invariance of the MBI were tested using structural equation modeling techniques with a random sample of 475 state-registered social workers in California. Results: The original three-factor model was superior over other competing factor models. Investigation of the second-order factor model supported the presence of the common burnout factor and indicated depersonalization and emotional exhaustion were core components of burnout. Longitudinal factorial invariance was not achieved for personal accomplishment. Conclusion: The findings suggest the applicability of the MBI in a longitudinal research with careful inference regarding personal accomplishment and highlight the importance of depersonalization in social worker burnout. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Factor Structure; Occupational Stress; Social Workers; Statistical Validity
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
CL- Personnel Attitudes & Job Satisfaction (3650)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Maslach Burnout Inventory
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Longitudinal Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20090720
AN- 2009-06018-005
FR- 72
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TI- Testing the cross-ethnic construct validity of the Brief Symptom Inventory.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Hoe, Maanse
AU- Brekke, John
AF- Hoe, Maanse, hoe@usc.edu, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
AF- Brekke, John, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
AD- Hoe, Maanse, School of Social Work, University of Southern California, MRF, 669 West 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA, US, 90089-0411, hoe@usc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 19
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2009
YR- 2009
PM- Jan, 2009
PG- 93-103
PC- 11
SP- 93
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 11
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731508317285
LA- English
KP- ethnic groups
KP- construct validity
KP- Brief Symptom Inventory
KP- mental illness
KP- mental health programs
SU- Chronic Mental Illness; Mental Health; Racial and Ethnic Groups; Treatment
AB- Objective: The purpose of the present study was to examine the cross-ethnic construct validity of the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI). Method: The sample consisted of 1,166 individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness who were receiving treatment in community-based mental health programs. Multiple-group confirmatory factor analysis was used to test measurement invariance of the BSI's second-order factor model across three ethnic groups (African Americans, Caucasians, and Latinos). Results: The data supported the configural invariance of the BSI's second-order factor model as well as the full metric invariance and the partial metric invariance. Conclusions: The present study presented substantial empirical evidence for the construct validity of the BSI's second-order factor model across the three ethnic groups. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Chronic Mental Illness; Mental Health; Racial and Ethnic Groups; Treatment
MN- Blacks; Factor Analysis; Test Validity; Latinos/Latinas
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Health & Mental Health Services (3370)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Brief Symptom Inventory DOI: 10.1037/t00789-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20090209
AN- 2008-18880-009
FR- 65
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TI- The Fatherhood Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Dick, Gary L.
AF- Dick, Gary L., gary.dick@uc.edu, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, US
AD- Dick, Gary L., School of Social Work, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210108, Cincinnati, OH, US, 45221-0108, gary.dick@uc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 14
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2004
YR- 2004
PM- Mar, 2004
PG- 80-92
PC- 13
SP- 80
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731503257863
LA- English
KP- test validation
KP- Fatherhood Scale
KP- factor analysis
KP- test reliability
KP- psychometrics
KP- boy-father relationship
SU- Factor Analysis; Father Child Relations; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- This article reports on the initial validation of the Fatherhood Scale (FS), a 64-item instrument designed to measure the type of relationship a male adult had with his father while growing up. The FS was validated using a convenience sample of 311 males. The assessment packet contained a demographic form, the Conflict Tactics Scale (2), Self-Esteem Scale, and the Fatherhood Scale. A series of factor analysis resulted in 13 factors accounting for 75% of the variance. Factors with high correlations that were theoretically related to other factors were combined resulting in nine subscales measuring positive and negative paternal engagement, fatherhood roles, and paternal emotional responsiveness. The subscales attained high levels of internal consistency reliability, with alpha levels ranging from 0.80 to 0.96. The scale has an overall reliability of 0.98, and showed preliminary evidence of differentiating between groups of men on self-esteem and intimate partner violence. The FS is a new assessment tool designed for use by social work practitioners and researchers to assess an individual's relationship with his father. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Factor Analysis; Father Child Relations; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Childrearing & Child Care (2956)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Fatherhood Scale
CF- National Symposium on Dissertations in Social Work, 13th, Apr, 2001, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, US, This article was originally presented at the aforementioned conference.
CN- This article was originally presented at the aforementioned conference.
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20040712
AN- 2004-11020-002
FR- 55
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TI- Design of an assessment of caregivers' impulsive feelings to commit elder abuse.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Lee, Minhong
AU- Kolomer, Stacey
AF- Lee, Minhong, minhong@deu.ac.kr, Dong-Eui University, Pusan, South Korea
AF- Kolomer, Stacey, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US
AD- Lee, Minhong, Department of Social Welfare, Dong-Eui University, 995 Eomgwangno, Busan Jin-Gu, Busan, South Korea, 614-714, minhong@deu.ac.kr
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- Nov, 2007
PG- 729-735
PC- 7
SP- 729
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 7
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731507302262
LA- English
KP- Impulsive Feelings to Commit Elder Abuse Scale design
KP- psychometric properties
KP- caregivers
KP- elder abuse
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
SU- Caregivers; Elder Abuse; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This study aims to identify the psychometric properties of the Impulsive Feelings to Commit Elder Abuse (IFCEA) scale. Method: The sample included 387 South Korean family caregivers for their older family members with disabilities. Results: The internal consistency of the IFCEA was very good, and claims for the construct validity were demonstrated. Accordingly, the confirmatory factor analysis of the IFCEA confirmed that the scale had two factors: emotional abuse and physical abuse. Conclusion: The IFCEA can be used by professionals to measure caregivers' impulses to commit elder abuse as an early assessment in the caregiving relationship. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Caregivers; Elder Abuse; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Behavior Disorders & Antisocial Behavior (3230)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- South Korea
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
AG- Very Old (85 yrs & older) (390)
TM- Potentially Harmful Behavior Checklist
TM- Impulsive Feelings to Commit Elder Abuse scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20071105
AN- 2007-15761-008
FR- 29
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TI- Longitudinal invariance of the Satisfaction With Life Scale for individuals with schizophrenia.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Lee, Karen Kyeunghae
AU- Brekke, John S.
AU- Yamada, Ann-Marie
AU- Chou, Chih-Ping
AF- Lee, Karen Kyeunghae, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
AF- Brekke, John S., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
AF- Yamada, Ann-Marie, amyamada@usc.edu, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
AF- Chou, Chih-Ping, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, US
AD- Yamada, Ann-Marie, University of Southern California, 669 W. 34th St., MRF 102C, Los Angeles, CA, US, 90089-0411, amyamada@usc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 20
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2010
YR- 2010
PM- Mar, 2010
PG- 234-241
PC- 8
SP- 234
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731509347860
LA- English
KP- longitudinal invariance
KP- Satisfaction With Life Scale
KP- schizophrenia
KP- test validity
KP- confirmatory factor analysis
SU- Factor Analysis; Life Satisfaction; Quality of Life; Schizophrenia; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: This study examined the longitudinal structural stability of a subjective quality of life measure in an ethnically diverse sample of 331 adults with schizophrenia. Methods: Participants completed the Satisfaction With Life (SWL) scale at entry to community-based mental health services and again at 6 and 12 months. Five types of measurement invariance were tested using a series of multiple-group confirmatory factor analyses. Results: All five types of longitudinal invariance were supported. Conclusions: These findings offer strong support for the validity of the SWL scale as a tool for research or for clinical purposes to assess the effectiveness of interventions over time. Implications for use of the SWL scale in evidence-based social work practice are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Factor Analysis; Life Satisfaction; Quality of Life; Schizophrenia; Test Validity
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Schizophrenia & Psychotic States (3213)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale DOI: 10.1037/t01554-000
TM- Satisfaction With Life Scale DOI: 10.1037/t01069-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Longitudinal Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20100503
CD- 20120618
AN- 2010-05015-009
FR- 64
CP- The Author(s). 2010
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TI- Further validation of the Cognitions and Behaviors Scale using a clinical sample of adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Fabelo-Alcover, Humberto E.
AU- Lipton, Marjorie
AF- Fabelo-Alcover, Humberto E., hefabelo@vcu.edu, Virginia Commonwealth U, School of Social Work, Richmond, VA, US
AF- Lipton, Marjorie
AD- Fabelo-Alcover, Humberto E., School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth U, PO Box 842027, Richmond, VA, US, 23284-2027, hefabelo@vcu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 13
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2003
YR- 2003
PM- Mar, 2003
PG- 166-180
PC- 15
SP- 166
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 15
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731502250495
LA- English
KP- Cognitions & Behaviors Scale
KP- adult female survivors of child sexual abuse
KP- internal consistency
KP- concurrent validity
KP- psychometric properties
SU- Child Abuse; Psychometrics; Sexual Abuse; Test Validity; Victimization
AB- Assessed the psychometric qualities of the Cognitions and Behaviors Scale (CABS) using a clinical sample of 148 adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse (mean age 35.3 yrs). The CABS and other standardized measures, along with a demographic questionnaire, were completed by 148 adult female clients seeking counseling services at an agency that specializes in treating survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Data from the present clinical sample suggests that the CABS has strong internal consistency as well as strong concurrent validity. The mean scores of participants in the clinical sample were significantly higher than two subgroups of the norming sample. The results suggest that the CABS can be validly and reliably used in a clinical setting with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Additional data should be obtained to further assess its test-retest reliability and its efficacy as an outcome measure. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Child Abuse; Psychometrics; Sexual Abuse; Test Validity; Victimization
MN- Human Females; Survivors
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Behavior Disorders & Antisocial Behavior (3230)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20030407
AN- 2003-02431-003
FR- 20
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TI- A confirmatory factor analysis of an abbreviated social support instrument: The MOS-SSS.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Gjesfjeld, Christopher D.
AU- Greeno, Catherine G.
AU- Kim, Kevin H.
AF- Gjesfjeld, Christopher D., cdg11@pitt.edu, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
AF- Greeno, Catherine G., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
AF- Kim, Kevin H., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
AD- Gjesfjeld, Christopher D., University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work, c/o Doctoral Program, 2117 Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA, US, 15260, cdg11@pitt.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 18
IP- 3
SD- May, 2008
YR- 2008
PM- May, 2008
PG- 231-237
PC- 7
SP- 231
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 7
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731507309830
LA- English
KP- factor analysis
KP- social support
KP- Medical Outcome Study Social Support Survey
KP- mental health treatment
KP- mothers
KP- psychometrics
KP- test validity
SU- Mental Health; Psychometrics; Social Support; Test Validity
AB- Objective: Confirm the factor structure of the original 18-item Medical Outcome Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS) as well as two abbreviated versions in a sample of mothers with a child in mental health treatment. Method: The factor structure, internal consistency, and concurrent validity of the MOS-SSS were assessed using a convenience sample of 330 mothers. Results: A 12-item version that included subscales and a 4-item version maintained a good fit. Conclusion: 12- and 4-item versions of the MOS-SSS are psychometrically sound social support instruments and are appropriate for clinical and research uses. Given the diverse populations that social work serves, confirming instruments in various samples is important to legitimize an instrument's use and advance the evidence base for support interventions. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Mental Health; Psychometrics; Social Support; Test Validity
MN- Factor Analysis; Mothers
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Health & Mental Health Treatment & Prevention (3300)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Medical Outcome Study Social Support Survey
GR- Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health; Grant: 5R24MH56848-05; Recipients: Greeno, Catherine G.
CF- Society for Social Work and Research conference, 2007, San Francisco, CA, US, This work was previously presented at the aforementioned conference.
CN- This work was previously presented at the aforementioned conference.
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20080505
AN- 2008-05059-006
FR- 22
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TI- Measuring drug abuse: The development of the Chinese Drug Involvement Scale in Hong Kong.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Lam, C. W.
AU- Ng, H. Y.
AU- Boey, K. W.
AF- Lam, C. W., cwlam@hkucc.hku.hk, U Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
AF- Ng, H. Y.
AF- Boey, K. W.
AD- Lam, C. W., U Hong Kong, Dept of Social Work & Social Administration, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China, cwlam@hkucc.hku.hk
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Jul, 2002
SI- Research on social work practice in Chinese communities
PG- 525-533
PC- 9
SP- 525
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731502012004004
LA- English
KP- scale development
KP- validity
KP- reliability
KP- Chinese Drug Involvement Scale
KP- Chinese communities
KP- drug abuse
SU- Drug Abuse; Rating Scales; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Reports the development of the Chinese Drug Involvement Scale for use in Chinese communities. A battery of scales, including the Chinese Drug Involvement Scale and 3 mental health measures, were administered to 152 students (aged 12-18 yrs). Reliability and validity analyses were performed. The refined version was then cross-validated on a group of identified drug abusers (N=77; aged 19-69 yrs). The final version of the Chinese Drug Involvement Scale is a 22-item scale. Validation results demonstrate that the Chinese Drug Involvement Scale had high reliability and a satisfactory level of validity. It is concluded that the Chinese Drug Involvement Scale is a global assessment of an individual's beliefs and values relating to drug use, apart from actual drug abuse behavior. The scale will be particularly useful for periodic assessments or outcome evaluation in treatment programs. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Drug Abuse; Rating Scales; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Substance Abuse & Addiction (3233)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Hong Kong
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020703
AN- 2002-13995-003
FR- 24
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TI- Assessing progress toward accreditation related objectives: Evidence regarding the use of self-efficacy as an outcome in the advanced concentration research curriculum.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Holden, Gary
AU- Barker, Kathleen
AU- Rosenberg, Gary
AU- Onghena, Patrick
AF- Holden, Gary, gary.holden@nyu.edu, New York University, New York, NY, US
AF- Barker, Kathleen, City University of New York, Medgar Evers College, New York, NY, US
AF- Rosenberg, Gary, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, US
AF- Onghena, Patrick, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Netherlands
AD- Holden, Gary, School of Social Work, New York University, Room 407, MC 6111, 1 Washington Square North, New York, NY, US, 10003, gary.holden@nyu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- Jul, 2007
PG- 456-465
PC- 10
SP- 456
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
LA- English
KP- social work education
KP- self-efficacy scale
KP- educational outcomes
KP- advanced courses
KP- accreditation objectives
KP- research curriculum
KP- cognitive theory
KP- graduate students
KP- psychometrics
SU- Educational Objectives; Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Self Efficacy; Social Work Education
AB- Objective: Assessing the achievement of social work educational outcomes is a requirement of the Council on Social Work Education's Educational Policy and Standards (EPAS). The Evaluation Self-Efficacy Scale (ESE) was created to assess student progress in advanced concentration courses focused on evaluation and thereby provide data regarding attainment of EPAS-related objectives. Method: This social cognitive theory-derived scale was pretested, revised, and then used with a final sample of 85 master's-level students in a single-group, pretest-posttest-retrospective pretest study. Results: Cronbach alphas for the ESE were .94 or greater. Evidence of both content and construct validity was obtained. Conclusion: The results provide evidence that supports the psychometric properties of data obtained using the ESE. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Educational Objectives; Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Self Efficacy; Social Work Education
MN- Cognitive Processes; Curriculum; Experimentation; Graduate Students
CL- Educational Measurement (2227)
CL- Professional Education & Training (3410)
PO- Human (10)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Evaluation Self-Efficacy Scale
TM- Social Worker Empowerment Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20070813
AN- 2007-08767-002
FR- 79
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TI- Theoretical and practical issues in selecting a measure of family functioning.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Tutty, Leslie M.
AF- Tutty, Leslie M., U Calgary, Faculty of Social Work, AB, Canada
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 5
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 1995
YR- 1995
PM- Jan, 1995
PG- 80-106
PC- 27
SP- 80
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 27
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159500500107
LA- English
KP- problems & adequacy of psychometric support & administration practicality of self report family functioning measures
SU- Family Relations; Measurement; Self Report
AB- Discusses common problems associated with self-report family measures and assesses 6 commonly used family functioning measures (Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale-III, Family Environment Scale, Family Assessment Device, Family Assessment Measure-III, Index of Family Relations, and Self-Report Family Inventory) for adequacy of their psychometric support and practicality of administration. Recommendations for the use of each instrument are made on the basis of its strengths and weaknesses. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Family Relations; Measurement; Self Report
MN- Psychometrics; Test Administration
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Marriage & Family (2950)
PO- Human (10)
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19950701
AN- 1995-23654-001
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TI- Cognitions and Behaviors Scale: Development and initial performance of a scale for use with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Fabelo-Alcover, Humberto E.
AU- Sowers, Karen M.
AF- Fabelo-Alcover, Humberto E., hefabelo@vcu.edu, Virginia Commonwealth U, Richomond, VA, US
AF- Sowers, Karen M., U Tennessee, TN, US
AD- Fabelo-Alcover, Humberto E., Virginia Commonwealth U, School of Social Work, P.O. Box 842027, Richmond, VA, US, 23284-2027, hefabelo@vcu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 13
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2003
YR- 2003
PM- Jan, 2003
PG- 43-64
PC- 22
SP- 43
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 22
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973102237472
LA- English
KP- Cognitions and Behaviors Scale
KP- test development
KP- initial performance
KP- adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
SU- Child Abuse; Measurement; Psychometrics; Sexual Abuse; Survivors
AB- A conceptually based assessment scale was developed for use with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). A convenience sample of 287 university students (mean age 29.4 yrs) completed a demographic survey and responded to a pool of items using a Likert-type scale. The main form of analysis is factor analysis, reliability and validity analyses, and t tests. The analysis resulted in a valid and reliable multidimensional scale that is conceptually based. Hypotheses that survivors of CSA would score significantly higher than nonsurvivors and that female and male survivors of CSA would not have significant differences in subscale and total scale scores were supported. It is concluded that the scale reported here should be tested with known groups to further establish its validity and usefulness in the clinical assessment and intervention process of adult survivors of CSA. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Child Abuse; Measurement; Psychometrics; Sexual Abuse; Survivors
MN- Behavior; Cognitions; Performance; Test Construction
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Behavior Disorders & Antisocial Behavior (3230)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20030203
AN- 2003-01268-003
FR- 36
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TI- The Lesbian Partner Abuse Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- McClennen, Joan C.
AU- Summers, Anne B.
AU- Daley, James G.
AF- McClennen, Joan C., jcm334f@smsu.edu, Southwest Missouri State U, Springfield, MO, US
AF- Summers, Anne B., Southwest Missouri State U, Springfield, MO, US
AF- Daley, James G., Southwest Missouri State U, Springfield, MO, US
AD- McClennen, Joan C., Southwest Missouri State U, School of Social Work, 901 S. National, Springfield, MO, US, 65804, jcm334f@smsu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Mar, 2002
PG- 277-292
PC- 16
SP- 277
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 16
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150201200205
LA- English
KP- Lesbian Partner Abuse Scale
KP- power imbalance
KP- reliability
KP- validity
KP- differentiation between abused & nonabused lesbians
SU- Lesbianism; Partner Abuse; Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Interpersonal Control
AB- The Lesbian Partner Abuse Scale-Revised (LE-PAS-R) was designed and construct validated to assess power imbalance between lesbian couples resulting in partner abuse. Implementing a nationwide survey using convenience sampling, an assessment packet containing the LE-PAS, two established scales (the Index of Self-Esteem and the General Contentment Scale), and demographic information was completed by 45 abused (mean age 37 yrs) and 33 nonabused lesbians. A series of factor analyses resulted in 6 factors (communication and social skills, substance abuse, intergenerational transmission of violence, fakes illness, internalized homophobia, and status differentials) accounting for 77.3% of all item variance. The 25-item LE-PAS-R shows evidence of strong reliability, credible concurrent validity, and the ability to differentiate between abused and nonabused lesbians. Further validation of the LE-PAS-R will provide evidence of its ability to assist clinicians in identifying lesbian relationships in which power imbalance may result in partner abuse. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Lesbianism; Partner Abuse; Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Interpersonal Control
MN- Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Behavior Disorders & Antisocial Behavior (3230)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020403
AN- 2002-02245-004
FR- 40
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TI- The reliability and validity of a group-based measure of adolescents' friendship closeness.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Beadnell, Blair
AU- Carlisle, Shauna K.
AU- Hoppe, Marilyn J.
AU- Mariano, Kristin A.
AU- Wilsdon, Anthony
AU- Morrison, Diane M.
AU- Wells, Elizabeth A.
AU- Gillmore, Mary Rogers
AU- Higa, Darrel
AF- Beadnell, Blair, blairb@u.washington.edu, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US
AF- Carlisle, Shauna K., University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US
AF- Hoppe, Marilyn J., University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US
AF- Mariano, Kristin A., University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US
AF- Wilsdon, Anthony, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US
AF- Morrison, Diane M., University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US
AF- Wells, Elizabeth A., University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US
AF- Gillmore, Mary Rogers, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, US
AF- Higa, Darrel, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US
AD- Beadnell, Blair, School of Social Work, University of Washington, 4101 15th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA, US, 98105, blairb@u.washington.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- Nov, 2007
PG- 707-719
PC- 13
SP- 707
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731506299022
LA- English
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
KP- group based measure
KP- adolescent friendship closeness
KP- safer sex intervention
SU- Friendship; Group Dynamics; Safe Sex; Social Influences; Test Construction
AB- Objective: Six items were administered to a multiethnic sample of 435 middle school-age participants in a group-delivered safer sex intervention to determine their reliability and validity. Method: Exploratory analyses were followed by confirmatory factor analyses, and then correlations of scale scores with theoretically related variables were computed. Results: Findings favored a unidimensional scale with high internal consistency (with as few as two and as many as five items). Scale scores were generally related to other constructs as expected. Conclusions: The items show evidence of reliability and validity. In addition to the items' use in peer group research, the findings have implications for practice in terms of group leader training and facilitation, and the items' use as assessment tools. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Friendship; Group Dynamics; Safe Sex; Social Influences; Test Construction
MN- Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Promotion & Maintenance of Health & Wellness (3365)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
GR- Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development; Grant: RO1 HD38420; Other Details: Research grant; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20071105
AN- 2007-15761-006
FR- 42
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TI- The Brief Adult Assessment Scale: A validation study.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Smith, Michael A.
AU- Arnold, Elizabeth Mayfield
AU- Salston, MaryDale G.
AU- Heindel, Deborah
AU- Hudson, Walter W.
AF- Smith, Michael A., Florida State U, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Arnold, Elizabeth Mayfield, emarnold@email.unc.edu, Wake Forrest U, US
AF- Salston, MaryDale G., Florida State U, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Heindel, Deborah, Florida State U, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Hudson, Walter W.
AD- Arnold, Elizabeth Mayfield, U North Carolina, School of Social Work, 301 Pittsboro Street, CB 3550, Chapel Hill, NC, US, 27599, emarnold@email.unc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Jan, 2002
PG- 176-197
PC- 22
SP- 176
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 22
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150201200112
LA- English
KP- Brief Adult Assessment Scale
KP- validation study
KP- severity of client problems
KP- social functioning
KP- personal functioning
KP- psychometric properties
KP- construct validity
SU- Rating Scales; Social Interaction; Statistical Validity; Test Validity
AB- The Brief Adult Assessment Scale (BAAS) is a multidimensional assessment scale designed for use by practitioners and researchers that measures the severity of client problems in 16 areas of adult personal and social functioning. This article describes the BAAS; provides information about its administration, scoring, and interpretation; and reports findings with regard to the psychometric characteristics of the scale. Data from 291 adult participants were collected and used to assess the scale's psychometric properties. Findings suggest that the BAAS has strong internal consistency, good factorial and content validities, and preliminary construct validity. Although further research must examine the scale's known-groups concurrent validity and clinical cutting scores, the BAAS appears to be appropriate for use by social workers as an aid to diagnosis, treatment planning, and evaluation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Rating Scales; Social Interaction; Statistical Validity; Test Validity
MN- Cognitive Processes; Psychometrics; Psychosocial Factors
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Group & Interpersonal Processes (3020)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020501
AN- 2002-02389-010
FR- 21
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TI- Development and validation of the Chinese Making Sense of Adversity Scale: Acculturative stressors as an example.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Pan, Jia-Yan
AU- Wong, Daniel Fu Keung
AU- Chan, Kin Sun
AU- Chan, Cecilia Lai Wan
AF- Pan, Jia-Yan, jiayan2004@msn.com, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
AF- Wong, Daniel Fu Keung, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
AF- Chan, Kin Sun, University of Macau, China
AF- Chan, Cecilia Lai Wan, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
AD- Pan, Jia-Yan, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, jiayan2004@msn.com
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 18
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2008
YR- 2008
PM- Sep, 2008
SI- Special Issue on the Florida Behavior Analysis Services Program
PG- 479-486
PC- 8
SP- 479
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731507314012
LA- English
KP- cognitive coping strategies
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- Chinese Making Sense of Adversity Scale
KP- test development
SU- Chinese Cultural Groups; Coping Behavior; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: The objective of this study is to develop and validate the Chinese Making Sense of Adversity Scale (CMSAS) to measure the cognitive coping strategies that Chinese people adopt to make sense of adversity. Method: A 12-item CMSAS was developed by in-depth interview and item analysis. The scale was validated with a sample of 627 Chinese international students in Australia and Mainland Chinese students in Hong Kong. Results: Exploratory factor analysis identified two factors: making positive sense and making negative sense of adversity. The CMSAS exhibited high internal consistency reliability and good concurrent validity. Conclusion: The CMSAS is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring the coping strategies used by Chinese people to make sense of adversity. However, further validation of the scale is needed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Chinese Cultural Groups; Coping Behavior; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Cognitive Processes
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Personality Traits & Processes (3120)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Hong Kong
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
TM- Chinese Affect Scale--Positive Affect subscale
TM- Chinese Affect Scale--Negative Affect subscale
TM- Satisfaction With Life Scale DOI: 10.1037/t01069-000
TM- Chinese Making Sense of Adversity Scale DOI: 10.1037/t05991-000
GR- Sponsor: University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Date: from 2005; Other Details: Wu-Jieh-Yee Research grant; Recipients: No recipient indicated
GR- Sponsor: Australian Government, Australia; Date: from 2006; Other Details: Endeavor Australian Cheung Kong Award; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20080908
CD- 20120827
AN- 2008-12039-012
FR- 56
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TI- Reliability and validity of the daily living activities scale: A functional assessment measure for severe mental disorders.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Scott, Roger L.
AU- Presmanes, Willa S.
AF- Scott, Roger L., Georgia Mountains Community Services, Gainesville, GA, US
AF- Presmanes, Willa S., DeKalb Community Service Board, Decatur, GA, US
AD- Scott, Roger L., Georgia Mountains Community Services, P.O. 907891, Gainesville, FL, US, 30501
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 11
IP- 3
SD- May, 2001
YR- 2001
PM- May, 2001
PG- 373-389
PC- 17
SP- 373
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 17
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150101100306
LA- English
KP- reliability
KP- validity
KP- daily living activities scale
KP- severe mental disorders
KP- functional assessment
KP- symptomatology
KP- community treatment
KP- support services
SU- Activities of Daily Living; Mental Disorders; Severity (Disorders); Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Two studies evaluated the validity and reliability of the Daily Living Activities Scale (DLA), a 20-item functional assessment measure for adults with severe mental disorders. The first study evaluated the internal consistency and interrater reliability of the DLA scoring for 85 clients (average age 42 yrs) with severe mental disorders currently receiving services from one of five different treatment programs. In the second study, symptomatology and functional assessment data were collected for 886 clients (average age 47 yrs) at time of admission to three different levels of care in community treatment and support services and at the time of 6-month progress reviews. Internal consistency and interrater reliability were adequate. Criterion- related validity was evidenced by the ability of DLA scores to differentiate consumers in different levels of care and by diagnostic categories. Study findings provide evidence of the usefulness of the DLA to support the functional assessment data needs of service providers. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Activities of Daily Living; Mental Disorders; Severity (Disorders); Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Community Mental Health Services; Functional Analysis; Symptoms
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Longitudinal Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020417
AN- 2002-02384-006
FR- 39
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TI- Development and validation of the Needs Inventory for Caregivers of the hospitalized elderly.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Cummings, Sherry M.
AU- Kelly, Timothy B.
AU- Holland, Thomas P.
AU- Peterson-Hazan, Susan
AF- Cummings, Sherry M., U Georgia, School of Social Work, Athens, GA, US
AF- Kelly, Timothy B.
AF- Holland, Thomas P.
AF- Peterson-Hazan, Susan
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 8
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 1998
YR- 1998
PM- Jan, 1998
SI- Empirical Research on Gerontological Social Work
PG- 120-132
PC- 13
SP- 120
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159800800109
LA- English
KP- development & reliability & validity of Needs Inventory for Caregivers of Hospitalized Elders
KP- family caregivers (mean age 79.33 yrs)
SU- Hospitalization; Needs Assessment; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Developed and tested the Needs Inventory for Caregivers of Hospitalized Elders (NICHE), an instrument to measure the perceived psychoeducational needs of such caregivers. A preliminary study with a sample of 80 caregivers (mean age 79.33 yrs) demonstrated the NICHE's reliability. Initial results also point toward the scale's content and criterion validity. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Hospitalization; Needs Assessment; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Caregivers
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Home Care & Hospice (3375)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19980401
AN- 1997-38569-006
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TI- The Homesickness and Contentment scale: Developing a culturally sensitive measure of adjustment for Asians.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Shin, Heajong
AU- Abell, Neil
AF- Shin, Heajong, Soonchunhyang U, School of Social Welfare, South Korea
AF- Abell, Neil
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 9
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 1999
YR- 1999
PM- Jan, 1999
PG- 45-60
PC- 16
SP- 45
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 16
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159900900104
LA- English
KP- validity & reliability & cultural sensitivity of Homesickness and Contentment Scale as measure of emotional adjustment to culture shock
KP- Chinese & Korean college students
SU- Asians; Cultural Sensitivity; Emotional Adjustment; Homesickness; Rating Scales
AB- This article reports the validity and reliability of the Homesickness and Contentment (HC) scale. The HC scale is a 20-item scale that evolved from a 30-item Homesickness, Loneliness, and Depression scale. The HC scale is intended to be culturally sensitive to an Asian population in measuring emotional and psychological adjustment to a new culture. Unlike other measures of adjustment developed for and tested on Western samples, the HC scale takes into account the private nature of Asians when examining symptoms of homesickness and contentment. Data collected from 201 Chinese and Korean graduate students and spouses in an American university were used for various psychometric tests. Overall, the HC scale showed excellent subscale reliability, high global reliability, high face and factorial validities, and preliminary construct validity. Discussions on validity, reliability, and utility are presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Asians; Cultural Sensitivity; Emotional Adjustment; Homesickness; Rating Scales
MN- Culture Shock; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Culture & Ethnology (2930)
PO- Human (10)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19990201
AN- 1998-03112-003
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TI- Human Caring in the Social Work Context: Continued Development and Validation of a Complex Measure.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Ellis, Jacquelyn I.
AU- Ellett, Alberta J.
AU- DeWeaver, Kevin
AF- Ellis, Jacquelyn I., jie10@uga.edu, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US
AF- Ellett, Alberta J., University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US
AF- DeWeaver, Kevin, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US
AD- Ellis, Jacquelyn I., School of Social Work, University of Georgia, Tucker Hall, Athens, GA, US, 30602, jie10@uga.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- Jan, 2007
PG- 66-76
PC- 11
SP- 66
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 11
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731506293339
LA- English
KP- human caring
KP- social work practice
KP- public child welfare workers
KP- test construction
KP- test validity
KP- measurement reliability
SU- Child Welfare; Measurement; Social Casework; Social Workers; Test Construction
AB- Objectives: (a) to continue the development of a measure of human caring in the context of social work practice and (b) to expand a line of inquiry exploring the relationship between human caring characteristics and the retention of public child welfare workers. Methodology: Surveys were received from a sample (n = 786) child welfare workers in Georgia engaged in the delivery of direct services. Results: Principal components and alpha reliability analyses supported the multidimensionality of the human caring construct and measurement reliability for the sample. Additional validity evidence documented positive relationships between human caring and child welfare staffs' intentions to remain employed in child welfare. Conclusions: The quantitative measure of human caring can be used in a variety of ways in social work practice (e.g., employee selection) and in future research that extends the human caring line of inquiry. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Child Welfare; Measurement; Social Casework; Social Workers; Test Construction
MN- Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Professional Personnel Attitudes & Characteristics (3430)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Intent to Remain Employed (IRE) measure
GR- Sponsor: Administration for Children and Families; Grant: 90CA1726; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20061226
AN- 2006-22943-006
FR- 47
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TI- The Context and Process for Performance Evaluations: Necessary Preconditions for the Use of Performance Evaluations as a Measure of Performance--A Critique of Perry.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- McCarthy, Mary L.
AF- McCarthy, Mary L., MMcCarthy@uamail.albany.edu, University at Albany, Albany, NY, US
AD- McCarthy, Mary L., School of Social Welfare, University at Albany, 116 Draper Hall, Albany, NY, US, 12222, MMcCarthy@uamail.albany.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 16
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2006
YR- 2006
PM- Jul, 2006
PG- 419-423
PC- 5
SP- 419
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 5
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731505283882
LA- English
KP- social workers
KP- child welfare workers
KP- educational background
KP- performance evaluation
KP- child protective service
SU- Child Welfare; Educational Background; Job Performance; Protective Services; Social Workers
AB- This article challenges Perry's research (see record [rid]2006-07436-003[/rid]) using performance evaluations to determine whether the educational background of child welfare workers is predictive of performance. Institutional theory, an understanding of street-level bureaucracies, and evaluations of field education performance measures are offered as necessary frameworks for Perry's findings. Performance evaluations are insufficient absent a discussion of the link between organizational goals, supervisor training, practice protocols, and performance measurement tools. Three questions inform this critique and examples from child welfare practice illustrate the ways performance measures in this study may actually be a measure of organizational stasis and pressure to conform to practice as it has been. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Child Welfare; Educational Background; Job Performance; Protective Services; Social Workers
MN- Evaluation
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Career Service Performance Evaluation Form
TM- Peer Input Form
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Comment/Reply
MT- Electronic
RD- 20060619
AN- 2006-07436-008
FR- 5
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TI- Developing Spiritual Lifemaps as a Culture-Centered Pictorial Instrument for Spiritual Assessments with Native American Clients.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Limb, Gordon E.
AU- Hodge, David R.
AF- Limb, Gordon E., Gordon_limb@byu.edu, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, US
AF- Hodge, David R., Arizona State University, West Campus, Tempe, AZ, US
AD- Limb, Gordon E., School of Social Work, Brigham Young University, 2173 JFSB, Provo, UT, US, 84602, Gordon_limb@byu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- Mar, 2007
PG- 296-304
PC- 9
SP- 296
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731506296161
LA- English
KP- spiritual lifemaps
KP- culture centered pictorial instrument
KP- spiritual assessments
KP- social work practitioners
KP- Native Americans
SU- Culture (Anthropological); Faith Healing; Social Casework; Social Workers; Spirituality
AB- This study represents an initial step at giving social work practitioners an important assessment tool as they seek to provide culturally competent services to Native American clients. For the current study, a spiritual lifemap assessment tool was modified by the authors for a Native American cultural context. To determine the relevancy and consistency of utilizing the modified assessment tool with Native American clients, 50 Native American experts reviewed, rated, and gave feedback on its use. Results showed that spiritual lifemaps were generally consistent with Native American culture and, if used properly, could be very beneficial in working with Native Americans. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Culture (Anthropological); Faith Healing; Social Casework; Social Workers; Spirituality
MN- American Indians; Psychometrics
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Specialized Interventions (3350)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20070226
AN- 2007-02363-013
FR- 30
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TI- The Compassion Fatigue Scale: Its use with social workers following urban disaster.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Adams, Richard E.
AU- Figley, Charles R.
AU- Boscarino, Joseph A.
AF- Adams, Richard E., Kent State University, OH, US
AF- Figley, Charles R., Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Boscarino, Joseph A., jaboscarino@geisinger.edu, Geisinger Clinic, Danville, PA, US
AD- Boscarino, Joseph A., Center for Health Research, Geisinger Clinic, 100 N. Academy Ave., Danville, PA, US, 17822-3003, jaboscarino@geisinger.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 18
IP- 3
SD- May, 2008
YR- 2008
PM- May, 2008
PG- 238-250
PC- 13
SP- 238
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731507310190
LA- English
KP- Compassion Fatigue Scale
KP- social workers
KP- urban disaster
KP- trauma
KP- job burnout
KP- psychological distress
KP- September 11 terrorist attacks
SU- Distress; Occupational Stress; Social Workers; Terrorism; Urban Environments
AB- Objective: The present study has two goals: to assess the difference between secondary trauma and job burnout and to examine the utility of secondary trauma in predicting psychological distress. Method: The data come from a survey of social workers (N = 236) living in New York City 20 months following the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC). Results: Social workers' involvement in WTC recovery efforts is related to secondary trauma but not burnout. Analyses also reveal that both secondary trauma and burnout are related to psychological distress after controlling for other risk factors. Conclusion: This study supports the importance of compassion fatigue as a risk factor for social workers counseling traumatized clients and its association with psychological problems. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Distress; Occupational Stress; Social Workers; Terrorism; Urban Environments
MN- Disasters; Fatigue; Trauma
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Social Psychology (3000)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Compassion Fatigue Scale
TM- General Health Questionnaire
GR- Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health; Grant: R01 MH66403; Recipients: Boscarino, Joseph A.
GR- Sponsor: Green Cross Foundation; Recipients: Boscarino, Joseph A.
GR- Sponsor: Florida State University, US; Recipients: Boscarino, Joseph A.
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20080505
AN- 2008-05059-007
PD- 18458750
FR- 61
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TI- An Assessment of the Predictive Validity of Impact Factor Scores: Implications for Academic Employment Decisions in Social Work.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Holden, Gary
AU- Rosenberg, Gary
AU- Barker, Kathleen
AU- Onghena, Patrick
AF- Holden, Gary, gary.holden@nyu.edu, New York University, New York, NY, US
AF- Rosenberg, Gary, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, US
AF- Barker, Kathleen, City University of New York, Medgar Evers College, New York, NY, US
AF- Onghena, Patrick, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
AD- Holden, Gary, DSW, New York University, School of Social Work, Room 407, MC 6112, 1 Washington Square North, New York, NY, US, 10003, gary.holden@nyu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 16
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2006
YR- 2006
PM- Nov, 2006
PG- 613-624
PC- 12
SP- 613
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731506292570
LA- English
KP- predictive validity
KP- social work
KP- academic employment decisions
KP- bibliometrics
KP- scholarly communications
KP- Impact Factor Scores
SU- Personnel Recruitment; Scientific Communication; Social Casework; Statistical Validity; Test Scores
AB- Objective: Bibliometrics is a method of examining scholarly communications. Concerns regarding the use of bibliometrics in general, and the impact factor score (IFS) in particular, have been discussed across disciplines including social work. Although there are frequent mentions in the literature of the IFS as an indicator of the impact or quality of scholars' work, little empirical work has been published regarding the validity of such use. Method: A proportionate, stratified, random sample, of n = 323 articles was selected from 17 Web of Science listed social work journals published during the 1992 to 1994 period. Results: The relationship between journals' IFSs and the actual impact of articles published in those journals (predictive validity) was r = .41 (short term) and r = .42 (long term). Conclusion: The practice of using the IFS as a proxy indicator of article impact merits significant concern as well as further empirical investigation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Personnel Recruitment; Scientific Communication; Social Casework; Statistical Validity; Test Scores
MN- Educational Personnel; Employment Status; Psychometrics; Teacher Tenure
CL- Psychometrics & Statistics & Methodology (2200)
CL- Professional Psychological & Health Personnel Issues (3400)
PO- Human (10)
TM- Impact Factor Scores
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20061113
AN- 2006-20200-006
FR- 102
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TI- Validating the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale with persons who have severe mental illnesses.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- O'Hare, Thomas
AU- Shen, Ce
AU- Sherrer, Margaret
AF- O'Hare, Thomas, oharet@bc.edu, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, US
AF- Shen, Ce, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, US
AF- Sherrer, Margaret, Lyndon State College, Sutton, MA, US
AD- O'Hare, Thomas, 388 Dolloff Pond Road, Sutton, VT, US, 05867, oharet@bc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- Nov, 2007
PG- 720-728
PC- 9
SP- 720
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731507301655
LA- English
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale
KP- severe mental illnesses
KP- factor analysis
KP- DSM IV
KP- factor structure
SU- Mental Disorders; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: Interview data collected from 275 clients with severe mental illnesses are used to test the construct and criterion validity of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale (PSS). Method: First, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses are used to test whether the scale reflects the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed., text rev. (DSM-IV-TR). Second, structural equation modeling (SEM) is used to test concurrent validity. Results: A 2-factor PSS reveals an excellent fit to the data, and SEM shows good concurrent validity with key study variables. Conclusion: The PSS reveals a 2-factor structure (Re-experiencing and Avoidance) in this particular sample, and stress from high-risk behaviors and drinking to cope with negative emotions mediate the relationship between subjective distress from trauma and PTSD symptoms. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Mental Disorders; Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Severity (Disorders)
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Neuroses & Anxiety Disorders (3215)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale
TM- Risky Behaviors and Stressful Events Scale
TM- Drinking Context Scale DOI: 10.1037/t03195-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20071105
CD- 20120827
AN- 2007-15761-007
FR- 27
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TI- A confirmatory factor analysis of the Professional Opinion Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Greeno, Elizabeth J.
AU- Hughes, Anne K.
AU- Hayward, R. Anna
AU- Parker, Karen L.
AF- Greeno, Elizabeth J., egreeno@ssw.umaryland.edu, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, US
AF- Hughes, Anne K., University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, US
AF- Hayward, R. Anna, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, US
AF- Parker, Karen L., University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, US
AD- Greeno, Elizabeth J., School of Social Work, University of Maryland, 525 West Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD, US, 21201, egreeno@ssw.umaryland.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- Jul, 2007
PG- 482-493
PC- 12
SP- 482
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
LA- English
KP- Professional Opinion Scale
KP- social work values
KP- cross-sectional study
KP- values orientation survey
KP- National Association of Social Works
KP- confirmatory factor analysis
KP- subscales
KP- test validation
SU- Rating Scales; Social Casework; Social Workers; Test Validity; Values
AB- The Professional Opinion Scale (POS) was developed to measure social work values orientation. Objective: A confirmatory factor analysis was performed on the POS. Method: This cross-sectional study used a mailed survey design with a national random (simple) sample of members of the National Association of Social Workers. Results: The study validated a 28-item POS retaining the four subscales described by Abbott, and the model fit was acceptable. Conclusions: Findings suggest that the POS may be useful in assessing social work values across the social work profession. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Rating Scales; Social Casework; Social Workers; Test Validity; Values
MN- Attitudes; Factor Analysis; Measurement; Professional Ethics
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Professional Personnel Attitudes & Characteristics (3430)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
AG- Very Old (85 yrs & older) (390)
TM- Professional Opinion Scale
GR- Sponsor: University of Maryland, School of Social Work, US; Other Details: Previous work and Generosity of Ann Abbott, PhD; Recipients: Greeno, Elizabeth J.; Hughes, Anne K.; Hayward, R. Anna; Parker, Karen L.
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20070813
AN- 2007-08767-005
FR- 31
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TI- Further factorial validity of a scale of therapist theoretical orientation.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Coleman, Daniel
AF- Coleman, Daniel, Graduate School of Social Work, Portland State University, Portland, OR, US
AD- Coleman, Daniel, Graduate School of Social Work, Portland State University, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR, US, 97207, dcoleman@pdx.ed
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- Jul, 2007
PG- 474-481
PC- 8
SP- 474
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731506295406
LA- English
KP- therapist theoretical orientation
KP- psychotherapists
KP- factor structure
KP- Theoretical Evaluation Self Test
KP- subscales
KP- six-factor solution
KP- four-factor solution
KP- self-scoring tool
KP- research applications
SU- Factor Analysis; Factor Structure; Measurement; Psychotherapists; Theoretical Orientation
AB- Objective: To test the original factor structure of the Theoretical Evaluation Self Test (TEST) and to assess alternate factor structures. TEST includes the major psychotherapy theories (cognitive-behavioral, family, humanistic, and psychodynamic), ecosystemic and pragmatic approaches, and a cultural competency orientation. Method: Composing the replication sample are 146 MSW students and 32 practicing clinicians. Some analyses also include a previously collected sample (n = 130). Results: Five of the six original subscales are replicated by exploratory factor analysis and by assessing factor congruence. A four-factor solution is a better fit in confirmatory factor analysis. Conclusions: The six-factor solution, with its traditional theoretical divisions, is recommended for use as a self-scoring educational tool. However, the statistically stronger four-factor solution is preferable for research applications. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Factor Analysis; Factor Structure; Measurement; Psychotherapists; Theoretical Orientation
MN- Clinicians; Experimentation
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Professional Personnel Attitudes & Characteristics (3430)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Theoretical Evaluation Self Test
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Experimental Replication
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20070813
AN- 2007-08767-004
FR- 23
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TI- Measuring the informal economy: A validation study of the Resource Generating Strategies Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Pyles, Loretta
AF- Pyles, Loretta, lorettapyles@yahoo.com, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, US
AD- Pyles, Loretta, School of Social Work, Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA, US, 70118, lorettapyles@yahoo.com
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- Jul, 2007
PG- 466-473
PC- 8
SP- 466
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
LA- English
KP- informal economic activity
KP- test reliability & validity
KP- economic coping
KP- domestic violence
KP- income
KP- adult women
KP- Resource Generating Strategies Scale
KP- credit cards
KP- selling
KP- exchange
KP- gifts
KP- loans
SU- Economy; Rating Scales; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This article reports on the reliability and validity of a new instrument called the Resource Generating Strategies (RGS) Scale, which was created to measure participation in the informal economy. Method: Researchers interviewed 285 adult women who had received domestic violence services, were currently incarcerated, or were residing in the community. Results: Five subtypes of informal economic activity are identified: (a) informal selling and exchange, (b) credit card use, (c) institutionalized informal economy, (d) gifts or loans from family and partners, and (e) illegal informal economy. Strong evidence is found for reliability and validity. Conclusions: This scale can be used to expand the knowledge base of practitioners and policy makers about the strengths and economic coping strategies of low-income individuals. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Economy; Rating Scales; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Coping Behavior; Economics; Income Level; Money; Strategies
CL- Consumer Opinion & Attitude Testing (2229)
CL- Consumer Psychology (3900)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Resource Generating Strategies (RGS) Scale
GR- Sponsor: National Institute of Justice; Grant: 2003-IJ-CX-1037; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20070813
AN- 2007-08767-003
FR- 22
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TI- Limitations of the Patient Health Questionnaire in Identifying Anxiety and Depression in Community Mental Health: Many Cases are Undetected.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Eack, Shaun M.
AU- Greeno, Catherine G.
AU- Lee, Bong-Jae
AF- Eack, Shaun M., sme12@pitt.edu, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
AF- Greeno, Catherine G., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
AF- Lee, Bong-Jae, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
AD- Eack, Shaun M., M.S.W., School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, 2117 Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA, US, 15260, sme12@pitt.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 16
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2006
YR- 2006
PM- Nov, 2006
PG- 625-631
PC- 7
SP- 625
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 7
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731506291582
LA- English
KP- Patient Health Questionnaire
KP- anxiety
KP- depression
KP- community mental health
KP- Structured Clinical Interview for DSM IV
KP- test reliability
KP- test validity
SU- Community Mental Health; Questionnaires; Structured Clinical Interview; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objective: To determine the concordance between the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) in diagnosing anxiety and depressive disorders. Method: Fifty women seeking psychiatric services for their children at two mental health centers in western Pennsylvania were assessed for anxiety and depressive disorders using the SCID and the PHQ. Results: Twenty-five women met SCID criteria for at least one anxiety disorder, 11 (44%) of whom the PHQ failed to identify. The PHQ was particularly limited in identifying individuals with anxiety disorders other than panic disorder. Seventeen women met SCID criteria for at least one depressive disorder, 6 (35%) of whom the PHQ failed to identify. The PHQ was particularly limited in identifying depressed individuals with dysthymia. Conclusions: Caution should be used when screening for anxiety and depression with the PHQ. Implications for improving diagnostic accuracy in social work practice are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Community Mental Health; Questionnaires; Structured Clinical Interview; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Anxiety; Major Depression
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Psychological & Physical Disorders (3200)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders
TM- Patient Health Questionnaire DOI: 10.1037/t02598-000
TM- Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV
GR- Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health; Grant: MH-56848; Recipients: Greeno, Catherine G.
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20061113
AN- 2006-20200-007
FR- 31
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TI- A short-form scale to measure alcohol abuse.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- MacNeil, Gordon
AF- MacNeil, Gordon, Arizona State U School of Social Work, Tempe, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 1
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 1991
YR- 1991
PM- Jan, 1991
PG- 68-75
PC- 8
SP- 68
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159100100104
LA- English
KP- reliability & validity of Index of Alcohol Involvement short form scale
KP- assessment of degree of alcohol abuse
KP- college students
SU- Alcohol Abuse; Rating Scales; Severity (Disorders); Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Conducted validation research on a new short-form (25 item) scale, the Index of Alcohol Involvement (IAI), that was designed to measure the degree or magnitude of alcohol abuse. A convenience sample of 305 undergraduates completed a short background questionnaire and 9 short-form scales, including the IAI. Findings suggest that the IAI is unidimensional, has reliability (based on internal consistency measures), and has a low standard error of measurement. Initial evidence suggests the presence of construct validity. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Alcohol Abuse; Rating Scales; Severity (Disorders); Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Test Forms
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Substance Abuse & Addiction (3233)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19920201
AN- 1992-03891-001
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TI- An Exploratory Study of the Urban Hassles Index: A Contextually Relevant Measure of Chronic Multidimensional Urban Stressors.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Bennett, M. Daniel Jr.
AU- Miller, David B.
AF- Bennett, M. Daniel Jr., MBennettJr@cdc.gov, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, US
AF- Miller, David B., Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, US
AD- Bennett, M. Daniel, Jr., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Division ofViolence Prevention, Etiology and Surveillance Branch, 4770 Buford Highway, N.E. MS K-60, Atlanta, GA, US, 30341-3724, MBennettJr@cdc.gov
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 16
IP- 3
SD- May, 2006
YR- 2006
PM- May, 2006
PG- 305-314
PC- 10
SP- 305
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731505283886
LA- English
KP- Urban Hassles Index
KP- chronic multidimensional urban stressors
KP- contextually relevant measure
KP- underlying factor structure
KP- life events indexes
SU- Factor Structure; Measurement; Stress; Urban Environments
AB- Objective: This article discusses continued development of the Urban Hassles Index (UHI). The stressors identified in the UHI are chronic and differ substantively from the more acute life events indexes typically employed to measure adolescent stress. Method: Exploratory factor analysis was used to identify the underlying factor structure of the UHI. Structural equation modeling was used to define the relationship between the latent factors and the observed variables and to test, a priori, the hypothesis that responses to the UHI could be explained by four first-order factors. Results: For study participants, urban hassles include four dimensions (harassment, anxiety, social disorganization, and coercion). However, the hypothesis that responses to the UHI could be explained by four first-order factors and one second-order factor could not be confirmed. Conclusions: The utility of the UHI for social work researchers and practitioners is discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Factor Structure; Measurement; Stress; Urban Environments
MN- Life Experiences
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Social Processes & Social Issues (2900)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
TM- Urban Hassles Index
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Followup Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20060424
AN- 2006-04599-005
FR- 44
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TI- Validation of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index in a Chinese Context.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Siu, Andrew M. H.
AU- Shek, Daniel T. L.
AF- Siu, Andrew M. H., rsandsiu@polyu.edu.hk, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Hong Kong
AF- Shek, Daniel T. L., Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, China
AD- Siu, Andrew M. H., Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Hong Kong, rsandsiu@polyu.edu.hk
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 15
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2005
YR- 2005
PM- Mar, 2005
PG- 118-126
PC- 9
SP- 118
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731504270384
LA- English
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
KP- Interpersonal Reactivity Index
KP- psychometrics
KP- empathy
KP- high school students
KP- university students
KP- cultural relevance
SU- Empathy; Interpersonal Interaction; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Objectives: Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (C-IRI) for the assessment of empathy in Chinese people were examined. Method: The Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) was translated to Chinese, and an expert panel reviewed its content validity and cultural relevance. The translated instrument (C-IRI) was administered to 189 junior high school students and 391 university students. Results: Confirmatory factor analyses revealed a stable hierarchical three-factor structure that was consistent with structure of the English IRI, but the cognitive and emotional aspects of empathy were combined to form a new factor. The subscales of the CIRI demonstrated acceptable to good internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Some evidence for the construct validity of the measure was also found. Conclusions: The C-IRI possessed acceptable psychometric properties in Chinese adolescent samples. The present findings suggest that the cognitive and emotional aspects of empathy are not differentiated in Chinese adolescents. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Empathy; Interpersonal Interaction; Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- College Students; High School Students; Sociocultural Factors
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Personality Traits & Processes (3120)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Hong Kong
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
TM- The Chinese Interpersonal Reactivity Index
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20050228
AN- 2005-01491-005
FR- 41
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TI- The Social Support Survey: A validation study of a clinical measure of the social support process.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Richman, Jack M.
AU- Rosenfeld, Lawrence B.
AU- Hardy, Charles J.
AF- Richman, Jack M., U North Carolina, School of Social Work, Chapel Hill, US
AF- Rosenfeld, Lawrence B.
AF- Hardy, Charles J.
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 3
IP- 3
SD- Jul, 1993
YR- 1993
PM- Jul, 1993
SI- Empirical advances in social work assessment
PG- 288-311
PC- 24
SP- 288
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 24
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159300300304
LA- English
KP- validity & reliability of clinical form of Social Support Survey & practice model
KP- adults
SU- Models; Social Support; Surveys; Test Validity
AB- Discusses the Social Support Survey—Clinical Form (SSS—C), an instrument for multidimensional assessment of social support. The model on which the survey is based is described detailing its 4 components: the provider of support, the recipient of support, the interactional exchange process between recipient and provider, and the outcomes of the exchange process. Test–retest reliability of the SSS—C was assessed by having 27 Ss (mean age 22.9 yrs) complete the instrument twice. Of the 32 correlations between Time 1 and Time 2 testings, all but 4 were statistically significant. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Models; Social Support; Surveys; Test Validity
MN- Test Reliability
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Group & Interpersonal Processes (3020)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19940101
AN- 1994-00032-001
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TI- Developing an instrument to measure the Spanish-speaking client's perception of social work intervention in prenatal care.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Juliá, María
AF- Juliá, María, Ohio State U, Coll of Social Work, Columbus, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 3
IP- 3
SD- Jul, 1993
YR- 1993
PM- Jul, 1993
SI- Empirical advances in social work assessment
PG- 329-342
PC- 14
SP- 329
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 14
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159300300306
LA- English
KP- development & validation of bilingual consumer perception scales
KP- assessment of attitudes toward social work services in prenatal care program
KP- Spanish speaking pregnant female adults
KP- Puerto Rico
SU- Client Attitudes; Prenatal Care; Rating Scales; Social Casework; Test Construction
AB- Describes the development and validation of a bilingual instrument to measure Spanish-speaking clients' perceptions of social worker interventions in prenatal care programs. Using the Likert scaling method, the instrument that was constructed consists of 4 subdimensions: attitudes (1) toward prenatal care services in general, (2) toward the institution providing these services, (3) toward the social work profession in general, and (4) toward the social work services received in the prenatal care programs. 187 pregnant women whose 1st language was Spanish completed the instrument; data were collected in 8 pretesting and field-testing prenatal care programs in Puerto Rico. The 1st 3 dimensions were considered as possible influences that could affect or be affected by the Ss' perceptions on the 4th and main dimension of concern. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Client Attitudes; Prenatal Care; Rating Scales; Social Casework; Test Construction
MN- Consumer Attitudes; Foreign Language Translation; Human Females; Pregnancy; Test Validity
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19940101
AN- 1994-00027-001
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TI- The Chinese Positive Youth Development Scale: A validation study.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Shek, Daniel T. L.
AU- Siu, Andrew M. H.
AU- Lee, Tak Yan
AF- Shek, Daniel T. L., danielshek@cuhk.edu.hk, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
AF- Siu, Andrew M. H., Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
AF- Lee, Tak Yan, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
AD- Shek, Daniel T. L., Social Welfare Practice and Research Centre, Department of Social Work, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China, danielshek@cuhk.edu.hk
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 17
IP- 3
SD- May, 2007
YR- 2007
PM- May, 2007
PG- 380-391
PC- 12
SP- 380
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731506296196
LA- English
KP- Chinese Positive Youth Development Scale
KP- test development
KP- test validation
KP- Chinese adolescents
KP- thriving
KP- life satisfaction
KP- academic achievement perception
SU- Adolescent Development; Chinese Cultural Groups; Developmental Measures; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This article describes the development and initial validation of the 90-item Chinese Positive Youth Development Scale (CPYDS), which contains items related to 15 aspects of positive youth development. Method: Adolescents with well adjustment (N = 162) and poor adjustment (N = 160) responded to the CPYDS. Results: The findings showed that the CPYDS measures possess acceptable internal consistency and were able to discriminate the two groups. Although the CPYDS measures were positively related to thriving, life satisfaction, and perceived academic achievement, they were negatively related to substance abuse, delinquency, and behavioral intention to engage in problem behavior. Conclusions: The CPYDS can be used as a global measure of positive youth development in Chinese adolescents, but its dimensionality and subscales should be further examined. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Adolescent Development; Chinese Cultural Groups; Developmental Measures; Test Validity
MN- Academic Achievement; Life Satisfaction; Test Construction; Well Being
CL- Developmental Scales & Schedules (2222)
CL- Developmental Psychology (2800)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Hong Kong
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Chinese Positive Youth Development Scale
TM- Thriving Scale
TM- Perceived Academic Performance Scale
TM- Substance Abuse Scale
TM- Behavior Intention Scale
TM- Delinquency Scale
TM- Life Satisfaction Scale DOI: 10.1037/t05256-000
GR- Sponsor: Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Hong Kong; Recipients: No recipient indicated
GR- Sponsor: Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong; Grant: CUHK4293/03H; Recipients: No recipient indicated
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20070604
CD- 20121217
AN- 2007-07022-004
FR- 45
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TI- Choosing Outcome Measures in Systematic Reviews: Critical Challenges.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Mullen, Edward J.
AF- Mullen, Edward J., Columbia University School of Social Work, Columbia, NY, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 16
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2006
YR- 2006
PM- Jan, 2006
PG- 84-90
PC- 7
SP- 84
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 7
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731505280950
LA- English
KP- outcome measures
KP- intervention
KP- social sciences
SU- Measurement; Methodology; Social Sciences; Treatment Outcomes
AB- There are a number of challenges facing those who set out to conduct systematic reviews of intervention effects in the social sciences. These challenges include formulation of a review problem, gathering data about relevant studies and outcomes, analyzing that data, and interpreting the results. The first challenge, formulating a workable review problem, includes three subchallenges: delimiting interventions, specifying the intervention targets including problems and populations, and choosing outcome measures. This article examines the challenge of how to choose outcome measures. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Measurement; Methodology; Social Sciences; Treatment Outcomes
CL- Health & Mental Health Treatment & Prevention (3300)
CL- Psychometrics & Statistics & Methodology (2200)
PO- Human (10)
MD- Literature Review
MD- Systematic Review
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20060109
AN- 2005-15718-010
FR- 14
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TI- Initial Development of a Measure of Emotional Dysregulation for Individuals With Cluster B Personality Disorders.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Newhill, Christina E.
AU- Mulvey, Edward P.
AU- Pilkonis, Paul A.
AF- Newhill, Christina E., University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work, Pittsburgh, PA, US
AF- Mulvey, Edward P., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
AF- Pilkonis, Paul A., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
AD- Newhill, Christina E., School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, 2326 Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA, US, 15260
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 14
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2004
YR- 2004
PM- Nov, 2004
PG- 443-449
PC- 7
SP- 443
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 7
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731504267332
LA- English
KP- General Emotional Dysregulation Measure
KP- emotion dysregulation
KP- Cluster B personality disorders
KP- violence
KP- reliability
KP- validity
SU- Personality Disorders; Rating Scales; Self Regulation; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Individuals with DSM-IV Cluster B personality disorders are at particular risk of violence toward self or others. Emotional dysregulation is likely to be a factor in such incidents and is a central issue addressed in therapies with personality-disordered individuals. This article reports findings from a study that developed an original 18-item measure of emotional dysregulation and administered the scale to 100 participants diagnosed with Cluster B personality disorders or traits. A 13-item scale (the General Emotional Dysregulation Measure or GEDM) reflecting general emotional arousal and dysregulation of negative affect was derived using principal components analysis. The GEDM demonstrates good reliability and validity and correlates significantly with other established measures of affect. This measure is seen as potentially useful in clinical social work practice and in future investigations of the relationships among emotional dysregulation, personality disorders, substance abuse, and violence. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Personality Disorders; Rating Scales; Self Regulation; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Emotional States; Measurement
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Personality Disorders (3217)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
PO- Inpatient (50)
PO- Outpatient (60)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
TM- Inventory of Interpersonal Problems DOI: 10.1037/t02278-000
TM- Toronto Alexithymia Scale DOI: 10.1037/t10642-000
TM- Positive and Negative Affect Schedule DOI: 10.1037/t03592-000
TM- Affect Intensity Measure DOI: 10.1037/t06142-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20041025
CD- 20130415
AN- 2004-19628-006
FR- 27
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TI- A Validity Study of Scores From Self-Anchored-Type Scales for Measuring Depression and Self-Esteem.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Nugent, William R.
AF- Nugent, William R., University of Tennessee, TN, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 14
IP- 3
SD- May, 2004
YR- 2004
PM- May, 2004
PG- 171-179
PC- 9
SP- 171
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731503257879
LA- English
KP- self esteem
KP- depression
KP- self-anchored scales
KP- measurement
SU- Depression (Emotion); Measurement; Rating Scales; Self Esteem; Test Scores
AB- A study was conducted to test the hypothesis that scores from a self-anchored scale for depression function as unidimensional indicators of depression and that scores from a self-anchored scale for self-esteem function as unidimensional indicators of self-esteem. A total of 228 responses were obtained from a purposive sample of clinical and nonclinical respondents. The research hypothesis implied a measurement model that was tested using structural equation modeling methods. The results were consistent with the hypothesis that scores from the self-anchored scale for depression serve as indicators of the construct depression but not with the scores from the self-anchored scale for self-esteem functioning as indicators of the construct self-esteem. The results suggested that self-anchored scales may be used to measure depression but not self-esteem. A number of practice applications of these results are discussed, including the possible use of multi-item self-anchored scales. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Depression (Emotion); Measurement; Rating Scales; Self Esteem; Test Scores
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Personality Traits & Processes (3120)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Self-Esteem Rating Scale
TM- Beck Depression Inventory DOI: 10.1037/t00741-000
TM- Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20050411
CD- 20120903
AN- 2004-13419-004
FR- 36
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TI- Creating and validating rapid assessment instruments for practice and research: Part 2.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Springer, David W.
AU- Abell, Neil
AU- Nugent, William R.
AF- Springer, David W., dwspringer@mail.utexas.edu, U Texas, Austin, TX, US
AF- Abell, Neil, Florida State U, FL, US
AF- Nugent, William R., U Tennesse, Knoxville, TX, US
AD- Springer, David W., U Texas, School of Social Work, 1925 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, US, 78712, dwspringer@mail.utexas.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Nov, 2002
PG- 768-795
PC- 28
SP- 768
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 28
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973102237474
LA- English
KP- rapid assessment instruments
KP- practice
KP- research
KP- psychometric properties
KP- social workers
SU- Psychometrics; Social Casework; Test Construction
AB- Notes that in this age of accountability, social work practitioners face greater demands to demonstrate the effectiveness of their interventions. A practical way to accomplish this is to use rapid assessment instruments (RAIs) to measure a client's level of functioning so that any subsequent change in functioning can be accurately detected over time. This first article in this 2-part series (see record [rid]2002-13005-005[/rid]) outlined how to conceptualize and create an RAI, and how to plan and subsequently implement a design testing the newly created scale's psychometric properties, laying the ground work for Part 2 of this series. The purpose of this article is to further develop the foundations that were introduced in Part 1 by using the authors' own works to illustrate how to develop a new scale and test its psychometric properties. Decision-making strategies and standards for how to interpret scale psychometrics are provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Psychometrics; Social Casework; Test Construction
MN- Social Workers
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20021113
AN- 2002-06208-004
FR- 38
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TI- Development of a social support scale: An evaluation of psychometric properties.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Macdonald, Grant
AF- Macdonald, Grant, York U, School of Social Work, North York, ON, Canada
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 8
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 1998
YR- 1998
PM- Sep, 1998
PG- 564-576
PC- 13
SP- 564
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159800800505
LA- English
KP- psychometric properties of the Scales of Perceived Social Support
KP- 16–84 yr olds
SU- Rating Scales; Social Perception; Social Support; Test Construction
AB- The measurement of the concept of social support is critical to researchers interested in examining the role that support plays in the development and treatment of mental health problems. This article presents a new scale for measuring this concept, the Scales of Perceived Social Support (SPSS), and evaluates some of its important psychometric properties. A total of 363 16–84 yr olds participated. The scales were found to have good internal consistency and good test-retest reliability. In terms of validity, the scales correlated well with an established support measure. Factor analyses provided corroborating evidence for the scales' two, main dimensions, namely support from family and from friends. Further study is required to assess the potential utility of the scales for single case research. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Rating Scales; Social Perception; Social Support; Test Construction
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Social Perception & Cognition (3040)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19981001
AN- 1998-10841-005
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TI- Creating and validating rapid assessment instruments for practice and research: Part 1.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Springer, David W.
AU- Abell, Neil
AU- Hudson, Walter W.
AF- Springer, David W., dwspringer@mail.utexas.edu, U Texas, School of Social Work, Austin, TX, US
AF- Abell, Neil, Florida State U, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Hudson, Walter W., Florida State U, Tallahassee, FL, US
AD- Springer, David W., U Texas, School of Social Work, 1925 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX, US, 78712, dwspringer@mail.utexas.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 3
SD- May, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- May, 2002
PG- 408-439
PC- 32
SP- 408
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 32
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731502012003005
LA- English
KP- rapid psychometric instruments
KP- test validity
KP- social work clients
KP- level of functioning assessment
KP- test construction
KP- methodology
SU- Client Characteristics; Methodology; Psychometrics; Social Casework; Test Construction
AB- In this age of accountability, social work practitioners face greater demands to demonstrate the effectiveness of their interventions. A practical way to accomplish this is to use rapid assessment instruments (RAIs) to measure a client's level of functioning so that any subsequent change in functioning can be accurately detected over time. Although great strides have been made during the past three decades in the development of RAIs, there remains a paucity of reliable and valid scales when compared to the increasingly complex range of problems that practitioners confront in their day-to-day work with clients. This article, the first in a two-part series, outlines how to conceptualize and create a scale and how to plan and subsequently implement a design testing the newly created scale's reliability and validity. The second article in this series provides illustrations of these steps from the authors' own works, detailing decision making and strategies for analyzing psychometric data. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Client Characteristics; Methodology; Psychometrics; Social Casework; Test Construction
MN- Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020522
AN- 2002-13005-005
FR- 54
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TI- The Carolina Child Checklist of risk and protective factors for aggression.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Macgowan, Mark J.
AU- Nash, James K.
AU- Fraser, Mark W.
AF- Macgowan, Mark J., Macgowan@fiu.edu, Florida International U, Miami, FL, US
AF- Nash, James K., Portland State U, Portland, OR, US
AF- Fraser, Mark W., U North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, US
AD- Macgowan, Mark J., Florida International U, School of Social Work, University Park Campus, ECS 480, 11200 S. W. 8th Street, Miami, FL, US, 33199, Macgowan@fiu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Mar, 2002
PG- 253-276
PC- 24
SP- 253
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 24
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150201200204
LA- English
KP- Carolina Child Checklist
KP- risk & protective factors
KP- aggression
KP- psychometric properties
KP- dimensionality
KP- reliability
KP- standard error of measurement
KP- validity
SU- Aggressive Behavior; Protective Factors; Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Risk Factors
AB- Extending the Social Health Profile and other instruments that measure problem behavior in childhood, the Carolina Child Checklist (CCC) was developed to measure risk and protective factors related to aggressive behavior in children ages 6-12 yrs. This study reports the psychometric properties of the CCC. The measure's dimensionality, reliability (internal consistency and test-retest), standard error of measurement, and validity (convergent, concurrent, treatment sensitivity) were evaluated in a project involving 171 sixth-grade students (mean age 11.8 yrs). Factor analysis indicated 4 dimensions called Learning Orientation (behaviors and attributes related to classroom success), Relational Aggression, Social Involvement, and Physical Aggression. The measure has high internal consistency with low measurement error. Test-retest findings suggest a stable measure. The CCC has good convergent and concurrent validity and appears sensitive to treatment effects. The CCC is a promising measure for social workers assessing risk and protective factors related to childhood aggression. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Aggressive Behavior; Protective Factors; Psychometrics; Rating Scales; Risk Factors
MN- Error of Measurement; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Psychosocial & Personality Development (2840)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020403
AN- 2002-02245-003
FR- 57
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TI- Child and Mother Client Satisfaction Questionnaire Scores Regarding Mental Health Services: Race, Age, and Gender Correlates.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Copeland, Valire Carr
AU- Koeske, Gary
AU- Greeno, Catherine G.
AF- Copeland, Valire Carr, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
AF- Koeske, Gary, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
AF- Greeno, Catherine G., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 14
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2004
YR- 2004
PM- Nov, 2004
PG- 434-442
PC- 9
SP- 434
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731504265839
LA- English
KP- client satisfaction
KP- outpatient mental health services
KP- mental health treatment
KP- race
KP- age
KP- gender
KP- parent satisfaction
KP- Client Satisfaction Questionnaire
SU- Client Satisfaction; Mental Health Services; Outpatients; Parental Attitudes
AB- This study used the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8) to examine the level of consumer satisfaction with children's (ages 8 to 17 years) outpatient mental health services. Analyses were completed using both individual satisfaction items and a summed scale score. The CSQ scale had satisfactory internal consistency reliability for both mothers (alpha=.96) and children (alpha=.93). Parents' ratings of satisfaction with their child's treatment were not uniformly consistent with those of the child who was in treatment. Mothers' and children's ratings were significantly, but only moderately, related. We also found that a child's satisfaction with outpatient services, relative to that of the parent, may depend on the child's gender, race, and age. These findings suggest that children's satisfaction with mental health treatment was complexly determined and should not be inferred from their mothers' degree of satisfaction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Client Satisfaction; Mental Health Services; Outpatients; Parental Attitudes
MN- Age Differences; Human Sex Differences; Racial and Ethnic Differences
CL- Outpatient Services (3371)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
PO- Outpatient (60)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- Client Satisfaction Questionnaire
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20041025
CD- 20120910
AN- 2004-19628-005
FR- 32
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TI- Measuring Stigma in Older and Younger Adults with HIV/AIDS: An Analysis of an HIV Stigma Scale and Initial Exploration of Subscales.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Emlet, Charles A.
AF- Emlet, Charles A., caemlet@u.washington.edu, University of Washington, Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, US
AD- Emlet, Charles A., Social Work Program, University of Washington, Tacoma, 1900 Commerce Street, Campus Box 358425, Tacoma, WA, US, 98402, caemlet@u.washington.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 15
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2005
YR- 2005
PM- Jul, 2005
PG- 291-300
PC- 10
SP- 291
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731504273250
LA- English
KP- HIV Stigma Scale
KP- test subscales
KP- stigma
KP- older adults
KP- younger adults
KP- HIV
KP- AIDS
KP- test validity
SU- AIDS; AIDS (Attitudes Toward); HIV; Rating Scales; Stigma
AB- The purpose of this study is to explore the validity of a scale designed to measure HIV stigma and identify potential subscales. A nonrandom sample of 88 individuals, 44 between the ages of 20 and 39 and 44 ages 50 and older, living with HIV/AIDS were interviewed and completed a 13-item HIV Stigma Scale. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) found 12 of the 13 items loaded cleanly into three subscales labeled as Distancing, Blaming, and Discrimination, with an overall Cronbach's alpha of .83. The three newly identified subscales were found to have convergent validity with social support as expected. Overall, older adults were found to have higher, but nonsignificant scores on the Blaming subscale, whereas those 20 to 39 years old had significantly higher scores related to discrimination. The 13-item HIV stigma scale can discriminate experiences of stigma in older adults and support three subscales while maintaining internal consistency. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- AIDS; AIDS (Attitudes Toward); HIV; Rating Scales; Stigma
MN- Age Differences; Test Items; Test Validity
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Immunological Disorders (3291)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- HIV Stigma Scale DOI: 10.1037/t19334-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20050606
CD- 20131118
AN- 2005-05881-006
FR- 42
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TI- A scale for measuring social worker empowerment.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Frans, Douglas J.
AF- Frans, Douglas J., U Arkansas, Social Work Program, Fayetteville, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 3
IP- 3
SD- Jul, 1993
YR- 1993
PM- Jul, 1993
SI- Empirical advances in social work assessment
PG- 312-328
PC- 17
SP- 312
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 17
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159300300305
LA- English
KP- development & validation of Social Worker Empowerment Scale
KP- assessment of perceived personal & professional power
KP- social work practitioners & students
SU- Empowerment; Rating Scales; Social Workers; Test Construction; Work (Attitudes Toward)
AB- Developed a 34-item scale for the assessment of relative perceptions of personal and professional power or empowerment among social work practitioners. The scale was constructed using a modified empirical approach. Item selection was initially guided by theoretical literature, and then a 3-phase process was used to refine the scale and ensure validity and reliability. A prepilot panel of 24 social workers, a pilot sample of 62 professionals and students, and a random sample of 520 social workers participated in developing and testing the instrument. The final shortened form is described as a relatively sound measure for tapping the dimensions of empowerment. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Empowerment; Rating Scales; Social Workers; Test Construction; Work (Attitudes Toward)
MN- Self Perception; Test Validity
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
CL- Professional Personnel Attitudes & Characteristics (3430)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19940101
AN- 1994-00195-001
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TI- A validity study of a self-anchored scale for measuring self-esteem.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Nugent, William R.
AF- Nugent, William R., U Tennessee, Coll of Social Work, Knoxville, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 3
IP- 3
SD- Jul, 1993
YR- 1993
PM- Jul, 1993
SI- Empirical advances in social work assessment
PG- 276-287
PC- 12
SP- 276
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159300300303
LA- English
KP- construct validity of self anchored scales
KP- assessment of self esteem
KP- adults
KP- implications for social work practice
SU- Rating Scales; Self Esteem; Statistical Validity
AB- Studied the construct validity of a self-anchored scale designed to measure self-esteem. The scores on the self-anchored scale were correlated with scores from 2 standardized self-esteem scales, a depression scale, and several demographic variables. 235 Ss (mean age 32.8 yrs) participated in the study. The results indicate some degree of convergent validity and discriminant validity for the self-anchored scores, but they also suggest that an S's self-reporting of sense of self-esteem on a self-anchored scale may be highly influenced by his or her level of depression. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Rating Scales; Self Esteem; Statistical Validity
MN- Social Casework
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Personality Traits & Processes (3120)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19940101
AN- 1994-00063-001
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TI- The Caregiver Role Identity Scale: A Validation Study.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Siebert, Darcy Clay
AU- Siebert, Carl F.
AF- Siebert, Darcy Clay, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
AF- Siebert, Carl F., Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 15
IP- 3
SD- May, 2005
YR- 2005
PM- May, 2005
PG- 204-212
PC- 9
SP- 204
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731504272779
LA- English
KP- Caregiver Role Identity Scale
KP- test validity
KP- professional identity
KP- caregivers
KP- burnout
KP- depression
KP- professional impairment
KP- social workers
SU- Caregivers; Measurement; Occupational Stress; Professional Identity; Test Validity
AB- Objective: This article reports the validation of the Caregiver Role Identity Scale, designed to measure the prominence of helping professionals' identity as personal and professional caregivers. The authors developed the measure to test its application to burnout, depression, and professional impairment among social workers. Method: Data from a probability sample of 751 practicing social workers were collected in an anonymous survey about social workers' health and work issues. The authors split the sample to conduct exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Results: The exploratory analysis demonstrated good internal consistency reliability, good content validity, and preliminary discriminant validity. The confirmatory analysis demonstrated excellent factorial validity for a revised scale, retaining reliability and demonstrating convergent validity. Caregiver role identity was related to burnout, depression, professional impairment, and not seeking help for personal problems. Conclusions: This scale may be a useful tool for early identification, prevention, and intervention strategies for impairment among social workers. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Caregivers; Measurement; Occupational Stress; Professional Identity; Test Validity
MN- Depression (Emotion); Social Workers
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
CL- Professional Personnel Attitudes & Characteristics (3430)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
TM- Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression
TM- Caregiver Role Identity Scale
TM- Maslach Burnout Inventory
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Electronic
RD- 20050418
AN- 2005-03059-006
FR- 41
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TI- Assessment of Youthful Problem Drinkers: Validating the Drinking Context Scale (DCS-9) with Freshman First Offenders.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- O'Hare, Thomas
AU- Sherrer, Margaret V.
AF- O'Hare, Thomas, oharet@bc.edu, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, US
AF- Sherrer, Margaret V., South Shore Mental Health Center, US
AD- O'Hare, Thomas, 78 Shepherd Dr., Wakefield, RI, US, 02879, oharet@bc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 15
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2005
YR- 2005
PM- Mar, 2005
PG- 110-117
PC- 8
SP- 110
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731504269554
LA- English
KP- youthful problem drinkers
KP- social context
KP- Drinking Context Scale
KP- concurrent validity
KP- freshman first offenders
KP- gender differences
KP- personal problems
SU- Alcohol Abuse; College Students; Human Sex Differences; Psychosocial Factors; Test Validity
AB- The current study of 389 university freshman cited by the administration for underaged drinking examines gender and three drinking contexts (i.e., convivial, intimate, and negative coping) as differential predictors of personal problems (e.g., depressed, nervous) and social problems (e.g., unplanned sex, drove under the influence) that respondents attribute to their own alcohol use. Results demonstrated that more than one third of these respondents reported at least one personal problem, which they attributed to the use of alcohol in the previous year, and about half reported at least one social problem. However, when logistic regression was employed, results showed that drinking to cope with negative emotions was the only independent predictor of personal drinking-related problems. Drinking excessively in convivial circumstances, intimate encounters, drinking to cope with negative emotions, and being male were all independently predictive of social problems related to alcohol abuse. Implications for assessment and early intervention strategies are suggested. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Alcohol Abuse; College Students; Human Sex Differences; Psychosocial Factors; Test Validity
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Substance Abuse & Addiction (3233)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
TM- College Alcohol Problem Scale DOI: 10.1037/t03194-000
TM- Drinking Context Scale DOI: 10.1037/t03195-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20050228
CD- 20120910
AN- 2005-01491-004
FR- 41
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TI- Validating the internal structure of the Practice Skills Inventory.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- O'Hare, Thomas
AU- Tran, Thanh V.
AU- Collins, Pauline
AF- O'Hare, Thomas, Oharet@bc.edu, Boston Coll, Graduate School of Social Work, Chestnut Hill, MA, US
AF- Tran, Thanh V., Boston Coll, Chestnut Hill, MA, US
AF- Collins, Pauline, Boston Coll, Chestnut Hill, MA, US
AD- O'Hare, Thomas, Boston Coll, Graduate School of Social Work, McGuinn Hall, Chestnut Hill, MA, US, 02167-3807, Oharet@bc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Sep, 2002
PG- 653-668
PC- 16
SP- 653
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 16
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731502012005005
LA- English
KP- confirmatory factor analysis
KP- Practice Skills Inventory
KP- internal structure
KP- reliability
KP- criterion validity
KP- social work master's students
KP- social workers
KP- internal consistency
KP- social work
SU- Factor Analysis; Factor Structure; Inventories; Social Casework; Test Validity
AB- Examined a confirmatory factor analysis of the internal structure of the Practice Skills Inventory (PSI) and assessed reliability and criterion validity of the subscales. The study used a combined survey sample of social work master's students and experienced practitioners (N=566; mean age 36.9 yrs) who responded to the 75-item questionnaire. A 3-factor model measuring supportive, therapeutic coping, and case management skills significantly fits the data (based on several fit indices) with high factor loadings and good reliability ratings. Subscales also predicted the level of social work practice experience. The authors conclude that the PSI demonstrates adequate factorial validity and internal consistency and provides a practical tool to further study the utilization of social work practice skills. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Factor Analysis; Factor Structure; Inventories; Social Casework; Test Validity
MN- Case Management; Graduate Students; Professional Competence; Social Workers; Test Reliability
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020911
AN- 2002-18070-005
FR- 63
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TI- Assessment of posttraumatic symptoms in children: Development and preliminary validation of parent and child scales.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Greenwald, Ricky
AU- Rubin, Allen
AF- Greenwald, Ricky
AF- Rubin, Allen
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 9
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 1999
YR- 1999
PM- Jan, 1999
PG- 61-75
PC- 15
SP- 61
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 15
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159900900105
LA- English
KP- development & validation of child self-report & parent report measures of children's posttraumatic stress symptoms
KP- 3rd–8th graders & their parents
SU- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Self Report; Stress Reactions; Symptoms; Test Construction
AB- The authors report on the development and initial validation of two brief measures of children's posttraumatic symptoms: a child self-report and a parent report. Intended applications include postdisaster screening, tracking children's recovery in research and clinical settings, and screening for posttraumatic stress among children with various presenting problems. A sample of 206 urban and rural school children, Grades 3 through 8, and their parents, completed these measures as well as a checklist of the child's trauma-loss history. Findings provide preliminary support for the internal consistency, test-retest reliability, content validity, and criterion validity of each measure. We recommend cautious use of the measures, and suggest additional avenues of study. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Self Report; Stress Reactions; Symptoms; Test Construction
MN- Parents
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Neuroses & Anxiety Disorders (3215)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19990201
AN- 1998-03112-004
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TI- A Validity Study of Two Forms of the Self-Esteem Rating Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Nugent, William R.
AF- Nugent, William R., University of Tennessee, TN, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 14
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2004
YR- 2004
PM- Jul, 2004
PG- 287-294
PC- 8
SP- 287
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731503257890
LA- English
KP- Self Esteem Rating Scale
KP- equivalence of validity & reliability
SU- Rating Scales; Self Esteem; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- A study was conducted to assess the equivalence of validity and reliability of two forms of the Self-Esteem Rating Scale. A total of 228 responses were obtained from a purposive sample. Several data analysis methods were used to test specific hypotheses, and two methods of equating observed scores on the two forms were used. The results were consistent with the general hypothesis of equivalence of validity and reliability. Equipercentile and linear equating methods produced nearly the same results in terms of equivalent scores between the two forms. The results suggested that the two forms of the Self-Esteem Rating Scale produce scores with a practical level of equal validity and reliability, that the two forms may be used interchangeably in social work practice, and that the equating formula may be used to convert a score from one form to an equivalent score on the other form. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Rating Scales; Self Esteem; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Personality Traits & Processes (3120)
PO- Human (10)
TM- Self-Esteem Rating Scale-A
TM- Self-Esteem Rating Scale-B
TM- Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depressed Mood Scale
TM- Generalized Contentment Scale
TM- Self-Esteem Index DOI: 10.1037/t05743-000
TM- Beck Depression Inventory DOI: 10.1037/t00741-000
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20040927
AN- 2004-15226-007
FR- 26
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TI- Comprehensive assessment in occupational social work: The development and validation of the Corporate Behavioral Wellness Inventory.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Faul, Anna C.
AF- Faul, Anna C., acfaul101@gwise.louisville.edu, U Louisville, Kent School of Social Work, Louisville, KY, US
AD- Faul, Anna C., U Louisville, Kent School of Social Work, Louisville, KY, US, 40202, acfaul101@gwise.louisville.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Jan, 2002
PG- 47-70
PC- 24
SP- 47
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 24
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150201200105
LA- English
KP- Corporate Behavioral Wellness Inventories
KP- social work occupation
KP- inventory development
KP- inventory validation
KP- employees
KP- construct validity
KP- assessment tool
SU- Inventories; Measurement; Occupational Attitudes; Social Casework; Test Validity
AB- Reports on the development and validation of the Corporate Behavioral Wellness Inventory (CBWSI), specifically designed for use by social workers in occupational social work. 1,040 employees (aged 18–68 yrs) from different organizations in South Africa were subjected to the original validation research done on the CBWSI. The results clearly indicate that the different subscales on the CBWSI have good reliability, that the scale is strong enough in terms of its measurement error characteristics to recommend it for use in occupational settings, and that the CBWSI appears to be acceptable in terms of its content and construct validity. The CBWSI is a new assessment tool specifically designed for social workers in occupational practice settings, that can be recommended to serve as a tool for assessing diverse employee strengths or to use as part of service delivery to employees. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Inventories; Measurement; Occupational Attitudes; Social Casework; Test Validity
MN- Personnel; Social Workers; Statistical Validity
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- South Africa
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020501
AN- 2002-02389-003
FR- 12
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TI- Assessing willingness to care for persons with AIDS: Validation of a new measure.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Abell, Neil
AF- Abell, Neil, Florida State U, School of Social Work, Tallahassee, FL, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 11
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2001
YR- 2001
PM- Jan, 2001
PG- 118-130
PC- 13
SP- 118
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150101100108
LA- English
KP- development & validation of the Willingness to Care Scale
KP- caregivers of people living with AIDS
SU- AIDS; Caregiver Burden; Measurement; Test Construction; Volition
AB- This article describes the development and validation of the Willingness to Care Scale (N. Abell, 1999), a multifactorial measure assessing the experiences of informal caregivers for persons living with AIDS (PLAs). Willingness to care describes one's attitude toward providing emotional, instrumental, and nursing support. Interviews were conducted with 155 caregivers of PLAs on caregiving and psychosocial concerns. Strong evidence was found for factorial and content validity and reliability. The tool may be used by social workers to assess the potential for and monitor the functioning of task-focused caregiving relationships. Issues in sampling for HIV/AIDS research are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- AIDS; Caregiver Burden; Measurement; Test Construction; Volition
MN- Attitudes; Caregivers; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Immunological Disorders (3291)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20001227
AN- 2000-12588-008
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TI- Comprehensive assessment tools for Hispanics: Validation of the Multi-Problem Screening Inventory (MPSI) for Puerto Ricans.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Alvelo, Jaime
AU- Collazo, Andres A.
AU- Rosario, David
AF- Alvelo, Jaime, VA Medical Ctr, San Juan, Puerto Rico
AF- Collazo, Andres A., U Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, Puerto Rico
AF- Rosario, David, VA Medical Ctr, San Juan, Puerto Rico
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 11
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2001
YR- 2001
PM- Nov, 2001
PG- 699-724
PC- 26
SP- 699
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 26
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150101100604
LA- English
KP- Hispanics
KP- Multi-Problem Screening Inventory (MPSI)
KP- Puerto Ricans
KP- validation
KP- social work practice assessment
KP- cross-cultural equivalence model
KP- Spanish adaption
KP- test validation
SU- Disorders; Foreign Language Translation; Screening Tests; Test Construction
AB- This study was intended to validate a Spanish adaptation of the Multi-Problem Screening Inventory (MPSI), which was developed by W. W. Hudson and S. L. McMurtry for assessment in social work practice. Research was based on the cross-cultural equivalence model and included a content judgment study followed by a field test with a sample of 313 Puerto Rican university students (mean age 26.9 yrs). The findings regarding internal consistency as well as item, factorial, discriminant, and convergent analyses of the Spanish MPSI were similar to those of the English version; items were found to be relevant for Puerto Ricans. It is concluded that content, technical, and conceptual equivalence of the Spanish and English versions of the MPSI were supported, and thus its valid use in social work practice with the study population. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Disorders; Foreign Language Translation; Screening Tests; Test Construction
MN- Social Casework; Test Validity; Latinos/Latinas
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Psychological & Physical Disorders (3200)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020410
AN- 2002-02387-004
FR- 27
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TI- Evaluation of a measure of engagement for group work.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Macgowan, Mark J.
AF- Macgowan, Mark J., Florida International U, School of Social Work, Miami, FL, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 10
IP- 3
SD- May, 2000
YR- 2000
PM- May, 2000
PG- 348-361
PC- 14
SP- 348
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 14
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
LA- English
KP- development & validity of measurement of client engagement in & assessment of group work practice by social work graduate students
SU- Client Participation; Group Dynamics; Measurement; Test Construction; Test Validity
AB- This study examines the psychometric properties of a measure of client engagement for in-group work conducted by social work graduate students, the Groupwork Engagement Measure (GEM). The measure's properties were tested at two different points of group development, early and late group. The closed-ended groups were led by 13 graduate social work students and consisted of 86 student peers. The measure had excellent reliability at both administrations, with coefficient alphas of .97 and low Standard Error of Measurements. The construct- and criterion-related validity analyses were generally favorable. Conclusions: The GEM is a promising tool for social group workers interested in monitoring and improving their service. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Client Participation; Group Dynamics; Measurement; Test Construction; Test Validity
MN- Group Psychotherapy; Interpersonal Interaction; Social Work Education
CL- Educational Measurement (2227)
CL- Professional Education & Training (3410)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20000601
AN- 2000-03665-004
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TI- The Client Satisfaction Inventory: Results of an initial validation study.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- McMurtry, Steven L.
AU- Hudson, Walter W.
AF- McMurtry, Steven L., U Wisconsin, School of Social Welfare, Milwaukee, WI, US
AF- Hudson, Walter W.
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 10
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2000
YR- 2000
PM- Sep, 2000
PG- 644-663
PC- 20
SP- 644
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 20
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
LA- English
KP- reliability & validity of Client Satisfaction Inventory
KP- 12–89 yr old human service clients
SU- Client Satisfaction; Inventories; Social Services; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Tested the reliability and validity of the Client Satisfaction Inventory (CSI), a 25-item scale for measuring general satisfaction with services among clients of human service agencies. The CSI was administered to 329 clients (aged 12–89 yrs) of 11 agencies in 6 states. Also administered were 3 other standardized measures and a brief descriptive questionnaire, results from which were used to assess the discriminant validity of the CSI. Findings indicate that both the full version of the CSI and a 9-item short-form version (CSI-SF) have good to excellent internal consistency. Item analyses also provide some affirmative evidence with regard to the content validity of both versions, and the presence of hypothesized relationships between client satisfaction scores and those of the other instruments offer indications of good discriminant validity for each version. The authors note that accountability demands, including pressures associated with managed care, have created a need in many agencies for brief, accurate, and norm-referenced measures of client satisfaction. Although further research is needed, initial results suggest that the CSI and CSI-SF may be useful tools for meeting this need. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Client Satisfaction; Inventories; Social Services; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Clients
CL- Consumer Opinion & Attitude Testing (2229)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
AG- Very Old (85 yrs & older) (390)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20000920
AN- 2000-05697-004
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TI- Validation of the Practice Skills Inventory with experienced clinical social workers.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- O'Hare, Thomas
AU- Collins, Pauline
AU- Walsh, Thomas
AF- O'Hare, Thomas, Boston Coll, Graduate School of Social Work, Chestnut Hill, MA, US
AF- Collins, Pauline
AF- Walsh, Thomas
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 8
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 1998
YR- 1998
PM- Sep, 1998
PG- 552-563
PC- 12
SP- 552
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159800800504
LA- English
KP- further validation of the Practice Skills Inventory
KP- measurement of frequency of specific intervention strategy use
KP- experienced social work practitioners
SU- Inventories; Professional Competence; Social Workers; Test Validity
AB- The Practice Skills Inventory (PSI) was developed with master of social work (MSW) students to measure the frequency with which social workers employ specific intervention strategies. Despite initial evidence of validity, reliability, and utility, further validation is needed with more experienced social workers. The current study with 281 experienced MSW practitioners (mean age 43.4 yrs) revealed three factors (Supportive, Therapeutic, and Case Management) very similar to three of the original four factors derived from the previous study. However some differences did emerge including an additional Insight factor. These four factors constituted a more parsimonious solution (23 items) than the original scale and accounted for over 60% of the variance with good to excellent internal reliabilities. Comparisons with the original version are made as well as suggestions for future research. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Inventories; Professional Competence; Social Workers; Test Validity
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19981001
AN- 1998-10841-004
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TI- The Chinese version of the Self-Report Family Inventory:  Does culture make a difference?
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Shek, Daniel T. L.
AF- Shek, Daniel T. L., Chinese U of Hong Kong, Dept of Social Work, Shatin, Hong Kong
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 8
IP- 3
SD- May, 1998
YR- 1998
PM- May, 1998
SI- Assessment and treatment of youth and families
PG- 315-329
PC- 15
SP- 315
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 15
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159800800305
LA- English
KP- reliability & factor structure of Chinese Self Report Family Inventory
KP- assessment of relationship between family environment & adolescent adjustment
KP- parents of adolescents
SU- Emotional Adjustment; Factor Structure; Family Relations; Inventories; Test Reliability
AB- The reliability and factor structures of the Chinese Self-Report Family Inventory (C-SFI) are examined. The GSFI was administered to 858 Chinese parents and their 429 adolescent children. Results showed that the C-SFI is internally consistent. Contrary to the previous findings that there are five to six dimensions of the original Self-Report Family Inventory (SFI), factor analyses revealed that two stable factors (Family Health and Family Pathology) were abstracted from the C-SFI. The present data suggest that social work and clinical practitioners should be cautious in using the subscales in the SFI (particularly for Chinese people) and that they should be conscious of cultural variations in the application of family assessment tools. Further effort should be made to clarify the dimensionality of the SFI. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Emotional Adjustment; Factor Structure; Family Relations; Inventories; Test Reliability
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Marriage & Family (2950)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- Hong Kong
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19980601
AN- 1998-01986-005
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TI- The Validation of the Factor Structure of the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale-Expanded Version (BPRS-E) With Geriatric and Nongeriatric Psychiatric Inpatients.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Panos, Patrick T.
AF- Panos, Patrick T., patrickpanos@byu.edu, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, US
AD- Panos, Patrick T., School of Social Work, Brigham Young University, 220 KMB, P.O. Box 24472, Provo, UT, US, 84602-4472, patrickpanos@byu.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 14
IP- 3
SD- May, 2004
YR- 2004
PM- May, 2004
PG- 180-190
PC- 11
SP- 180
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 11
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731503257878
LA- English
KP- Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
KP- psychiatric symptoms
KP- psychiatric inpatients
KP- factor structure
KP- treatment change
KP- test validity
KP- test reliability
SU- Mental Disorders; Mental Health Services; Psychiatric Symptoms; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale-Expanded (BPRS-E) is a widely used outcome measure that assesses change in psychiatric symptoms. The focus of the present study was to clarify and determine the factor structure of the BPRS-E with geriatric and nongeriatric psychiatric inpatients. Two previous studies found different factor structures for the BPRS-E, raising questions regarding appropriate subscore interpretations. To carry out this exploratory study, factor analyses were conducted on the BPRS-E ratings of 564 adult patients (54 geriatric and 510 nongeriatric) at a state psychiatric hospital. Obtained results suggest that there is a stable factor structure within the BPRS-E that allows for the reliable and valid interpretation of subscores for geriatric and nongeriatric psychiatric inpatients by social work researchers and treatment providers. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Mental Disorders; Mental Health Services; Psychiatric Symptoms; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Factor Structure; Treatment Planning
CL- Neuropsychological Assessment (2225)
CL- Psychological Disorders (3210)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
TM- Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale DOI: 10.1037/t01554-000
TM- Self-Esteem Scale
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20050411
CD- 20120903
AN- 2004-13419-005
FR- 28
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TI- Reliability and Validity of the Transracial Adoption Parenting Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Massatti, Richard R.
AU- Vonk, M. Elizabeth
AU- Gregoire, Thomas K.
AF- Massatti, Richard R., Ohio State University, OH, US
AF- Vonk, M. Elizabeth, bvonk@uga.edu, School of Social Work, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US
AF- Gregoire, Thomas K., Ohio State University, OH, US
AD- Vonk, M. Elizabeth, School of Social Work, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US, 30602, bvonk@uga.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 14
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2004
YR- 2004
PM- Jan, 2004
PG- 43-50
PC- 8
SP- 43
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 8
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731503257807
LA- English
KP- Transracial Adoption Parenting Scale
KP- scale validity
KP- transracial adoptive parents
KP- scale reliability
SU- Adoptive Parents; Interracial Adoption; Parental Characteristics; Racial and Ethnic Attitudes; Test Reliability
AB- The present study provides information on the reliability and validity of the Transracial Adoption Parenting Scale (TAPS), a multidimensional 36-item Likert-type scale that measures cultural competence among transracial adoptive (TRA) parents. The TAPS was theoretically developed and refined through feedback from experts in TRA adoption. A cross-sectional survey design was used with a national nonprobability sample of 1,411 TRA parents. Each parent completed the 53-item TAPS and three other instruments with which to examine criterion and construct validity. After a preliminary factor analysis of the 53-item TAPS, the authors found that 36 items were retained in six factors. The 36-item TAPS had excellent reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.91), concurrent and discriminant validity were supported. Conclusion: Findings suggest that the TAPS holds promise of being a psychometrically sound instrument with which to measure cultural competence among TRA parents. Further investigation is warranted. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Adoptive Parents; Interracial Adoption; Parental Characteristics; Racial and Ethnic Attitudes; Test Reliability
MN- Test Validity
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Marriage & Family (2950)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
CF- Society for Social Work Research conference, Feb, 2002, San Diego, CA, US, An earlier version of this article was presented at the aforementioned conference.
CN- An earlier version of this article was presented at the aforementioned conference.
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Qualitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20040705
AN- 2004-10067-005
FR- 10
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TI- Development and Validation of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Bride, Brian E.
AU- Robinson, Margaret M.
AU- Yegidis, Bonnie
AU- Figley, Charles R.
AF- Bride, Brian E., University of Tennessee, TN, US
AF- Robinson, Margaret M., University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US
AF- Yegidis, Bonnie, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US
AF- Figley, Charles R., Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 14
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2004
YR- 2004
PM- Jan, 2004
PG- 27-35
PC- 9
SP- 27
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 9
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731503254106
LA- English
KP- secondary traumatic stress
KP- secondary traumatic stress scale
KP- validation
KP- scale development
SU- Emotional Trauma; Stress; Test Validity
AB- Objective: To describe the development and validation of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale (STSS), a 17-item instrument designed to measure intrusion, avoidance, and arousal symptoms associated with indirect exposure to traumatic events via one's professional relationships with traumatized clients. Method: A sample of 287 licensed social workers completed a mailed survey containing the STSS and other relevant survey items. Results: Evidence was found for reliability, convergent and discriminant validity, and factorial validity. Conclusions: The STSS fills a need for reliable and valid instruments specifically designed to measure the negative effects of social work practice with traumatized populations. The instrument may be used to undertake empirical investigation into the prevention and amelioration of secondary traumatic stress among social work practitioners. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Emotional Trauma; Stress; Test Validity
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Qualitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20040705
AN- 2004-10067-003
FR- 51
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TI- Exploring the equivalence of factor structure in a measure of depression between Black and White women: Measurement issues in comparative research.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Tran, Thanh V.
AF- Tran, Thanh V., Boston Coll, Graduate School of Social Work, Chestnut Hill, MA, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 7
IP- 4
SD- Oct, 1997
YR- 1997
PM- Oct, 1997
PG- 500-517
PC- 18
SP- 500
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 18
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159700700405
LA- English
KP- exploratory factor analysis of equivalence of factor structure of short version of Center for Epidemiologic Studies—Depression Scale
KP- 24–59 vs 60 yr old & older Black vs White females
SU- Age Differences; Factor Structure; Major Depression; Racial and Ethnic Differences; Rating Scales
AB- Employs exploratory factor analysis to evaluate the equivalence of factor structure of the short version (11 of 20 original items) of the well-known Center for Epidemiologic Studies—Depression (CES-D) Scale between Black and White women. The study used secondary data from a nationwide probability sample that included 438 young (ages 24 to 59 yrs) Black females, 652 young White females, 340 older (ages 60 or older) Black females, and 764 older White females. The study argues that if the short CES-D Scale were compatible between the age and racial subgroups, then it would have the same number of factors, similar factor loadings, and similar factor variance between the subgroups. Results revealed that the selected 11 CES-D Scale items did not have the same factor structure when compared between age groups among Black and White women. Moreover, the short version of the CES-D Scale did not have the same factor structure as the original 20-item scale. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Age Differences; Factor Structure; Major Depression; Racial and Ethnic Differences; Rating Scales
MN- Blacks; Factor Analysis; Whites
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Affective Disorders (3211)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19980201
AN- 1997-43307-005
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TI- Development of the Alcohol and Other Drug Self-Efficacy Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Kranz, Katherine M.
AF- Kranz, Katherine M., KSNAP@aol.com, School of Social Work, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, US
AD- Kranz, Katherine M., 3657 Post Road, Warwick, RI, US, 02886, KSNAP@aol.com
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 13
IP- 6
SD- Nov, 2003
YR- 2003
PM- Nov, 2003
PG- 724-741
PC- 18
SP- 724
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 18
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731503254105
LA- English
KP- Alcohol and Other Drug Self-Efficacy Scale
KP- substance abuse
KP- drug abuse
SU- Alcohol Abuse; Drug Abuse; Self Efficacy
AB- Objective: This article reports the initial development of the Alcohol and Other Drug Self-Efficacy Scale (AODSES). Method: The scale instrument is designed to measure social workers 'perceived self-efficacy of their substance abuse knowledge and skills with MSW practitioners (N = 399). Results: Factor analysis revealed six subscale factors in the initial scale development composed of 43 items, accounting for 76% of the variance with excellent internal reliabilities. The six subgroup factors were moderately correlated. Conclusions: Given the reliability and validity of the scale, it may be useful in agency settings to evaluate and measure social workers' confidence in treating clients who have alcohol and other drug problems. Replication of the study is a necessary next step with another group of social workers for further external and internal validation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Alcohol Abuse; Drug Abuse; Self Efficacy
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Substance Abuse & Addiction (3233)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Qualitative Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20040120
AN- 2003-08874-003
FR- 44
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TI- Development of a Helping Relationship Inventory for social work practice.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Poulin, John
AU- Young, Thomas
AF- Poulin, John, Widener U, Ctr for Social Work Education, Chester, PA, US
AF- Young, Thomas
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 7
IP- 4
SD- Oct, 1997
YR- 1997
PM- Oct, 1997
PG- 463-489
PC- 27
SP- 463
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 27
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159700700403
LA- English
KP- development & factor analysis & reliability & validity of Helping Relationship Inventory
KP- family service clients & their social workers
SU- Factor Analysis; Inventories; Social Casework; Test Construction; Therapeutic Alliance
AB- Report the development of an instrument to assess the strength of the helping relationship in social work. The Helping Relationship Inventory has both client (HRI:C) and worker (HRI:W) versions. The HRI:C is composed of items that capture those aspects of the helping relationship that are most salient to clients. The HRI:W is composed of items that capture those aspects of the helping relationship that are most salient to workers providing help. The data were obtained from a study of 42 family service clients and their social workers. In addition to completing structural and interpersonal questions, clients also completed client satisfaction questions. Social workers completed the worker version of the structural and interpersonal questions, provided demographic information on the client and information about the client's problems and completed the short-form worker version of the Worker Alliance Inventory. Findings from factor analyses support the authors' conceptualization of social work practice as a collaborative effort involving both structural and interpersonal components. The findings also support the development of different client and worker measures. The inventory has acceptable reliability estimates and appears to have adequate validity. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Factor Analysis; Inventories; Social Casework; Test Construction; Therapeutic Alliance
MN- Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19980201
AN- 1997-43307-003
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TI- A confirmatory factor analysis of the Professional Opinion Scale: A values assessment instrument.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Abbott, Ann A.
AF- Abbott, Ann A., aabbott@wcupa.edu, Graduate Social Work Department, West Chester University, West Chester, PA, US
AD- Abbott, Ann A., Graduate Social Work Department, West Chester University, Reynolds Hall, West Chester, PA, US, 19383, aabbott@wcupa.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 13
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2003
YR- 2003
PM- Sep, 2003
PG- 641-666
PC- 26
SP- 641
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 26
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731503253646
LA- English
KP- confirmatory factor analysis
KP- social responsibility
KP- individual freedom
KP- basic rights
KP- self determination
KP- Professional Opinion Scale
SU- Attitude Measures; Factor Analysis; Freedom; Human Rights; Self Determination
AB- Objective: The objective of this study was to reaffirm, using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), the four value subscales (respect for basic rights, sense of social responsibility, commitment to individual freedom, and support of self-determination) identified in the initial exploratory factor analysis (EFA) of the Professional Opinion Scale (POS). Method: The CFA reported here suggests that four items included in the original POS be repositioned, and eight items be removed, resulting in a 32-item updated version of the POS. Results: A final model, incorporating correlations of disturbances or errors between four pairs of similarly worded items, resulted in the best fit model. Conclusion: Although the final CFA does not support the entirety of the four factors identified by EFA, the resulting version of the POS, supported by goodness of fit indices, does support the four value subscales with minor modifications. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Attitude Measures; Factor Analysis; Freedom; Human Rights; Self Determination
MN- Professional Personnel; Responsibility; Social Responsibility
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Professional Personnel Attitudes & Characteristics (3430)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20040705
AN- 2003-99890-006
FR- 62
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TI- Chinese people's explanations of poverty: The Perceived Causes of Poverty Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Shek, Daniel T. L.
AF- Shek, Daniel T. L., DANIELSHEK@CUHK.EDU.HK, Department of Social Work, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
AD- Shek, Daniel T. L., Department of Social Work, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, DANIELSHEK@CUHK.EDU.HK
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 13
IP- 5
SD- Sep, 2003
YR- 2003
PM- Sep, 2003
PG- 622-640
PC- 19
SP- 622
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 19
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731503253376
LA- English
KP- poverty
KP- poverty scale
KP- Chinese Perceived Causes of Poverty Scale
SU- Adult Attitudes; Attitude Measures; Epidemiology; Poverty
AB- Objective: Existing studies of lay explanations of poverty in the social work literature are plagued with methodological problems. The psychometric properties of the 13-item Chinese Perceived Causes of Poverty Scale (CPCPS), which assessed four categories of explanations of poverty, were examined. Method: Chinese parents and their adolescent children from 229 families experiencing economic hardship were asked to respond to the CPCPS. Results: Results consistently showed that four factors were abstracted from the scale: Personal Problems, Exploitation, Lack of Opportunity, and Fate. The four related subscales were also found to be internally consistent, and there was some support for their construct validity. Conclusions: The present study suggests that the CPCPS possesses sound psychometric properties. The findings also point out the importance of empirically demonstrating the existence of measures assessing different constructs when social work practitioners and researchers examine lay explanations of poverty. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)
MJ- Adult Attitudes; Attitude Measures; Epidemiology; Poverty
MN- Rating Scales
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Social Structure & Organization (2910)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- China
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Qualitative Study
MD- Quantitative Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20040705
AN- 2003-99890-005
FR- 45
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TI- Comprehensive assessment in social work practice: The Multi-Problem Screening Inventory.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Hudson, Walter W.
AU- McMurtry, Steven L.
AF- Hudson, Walter W., Arizona State U, School of Social Work, Tempe, AZ, US
AF- McMurtry, Steven L.
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 7
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 1997
YR- 1997
PM- Jan, 1997
PG- 79-98
PC- 20
SP- 79
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 20
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
LA- English
KP- reliability & validity of Multi-Problem Screening Inventory for personal & social functioning
KP- master's or undergraduate level social work students (mean age 32.4 yrs)
SU- Screening Tests; Social Casework; Social Skills; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Reports findings from an initial evaluation of a new multidimensional assessment tool, the Multi-Problem Screening Inventory (MPSI). The inventory gathers information on 27 different areas of personal and social functioning and is designed for use by human service practitioners in a variety of settings. Ss were 311 undergraduate or masters-level social work students (mean age 32.4 yrs). Basic guidelines for using the MPSI are detailed with emphasis given to the preparation and interpretation of graphic profiles for rapid but comprehensive client assessments. Reliabilities and validities obtained for each of the subscales are then reviewed, along with suggestions for further development and use of the MPSI in clinical trials and research applications. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Screening Tests; Social Casework; Social Skills; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- College Students; Graduate Students
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Personality Traits & Processes (3120)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19960101
AN- 1996-07137-005
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TI- Development and initial validation of the Social Work Values Inventory.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Pike, Cathy King
AF- Pike, Cathy King, U South Carolina, Coll of Social Work, Columbia, SC, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 6
IP- 3
SD- Jul, 1996
YR- 1996
PM- Jul, 1996
PG- 337-352
PC- 16
SP- 337
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 16
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159600600305
LA- English
KP- development & validity of Social Work Values Inventory based on definition of values & theory of instrument construction & unambiguous stimuli & scaling & scoring techniques
SU- Inventories; Social Casework; Test Construction; Test Validity; Work (Attitudes Toward)
AB- Reports the development and initial validation of the Social Work Values Inventory (SWVI). The SWVI was developed by using 6 tasks compiled from the general literature on instrumentation. They include (1) developing a definition of values, (2) using the literature to select those values to be measured by the instrument, (3) using a theory of instrument construction, (4) relating the definition of values to the actual instrument, (5) developing unambiguous stimuli, and (6) determining scaling and scoring techniques. Preliminary reliability estimates ranged from acceptable to good across 4 data collections. Examinations of content, factorial, and construct validity provided excellent support of the instrument as a valid measure of social work practice values. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Inventories; Social Casework; Test Construction; Test Validity; Work (Attitudes Toward)
MN- Scaling (Testing); Scoring (Testing); Values
CL- Professional Ethics & Standards & Liability (3450)
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
PO- Human (10)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19960101
AN- 1996-05269-004
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TI- Development and validation of the Social Work Career Influence Questionnaire.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Biggerstaff, Marilyn A.
AF- Biggerstaff, Marilyn A., Virginia Commonwealth U, School of Social Work, Richmond, VA, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 10
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2000
YR- 2000
PM- Jan, 2000
PG- 34-54
PC- 21
SP- 34
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 21
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
LA- English
KP- test development & validation of Social Work Career Influence Questionnaire
KP- measurement of career choice
KP- master's of social work students (mean age 32.1 yrs)
SU- Occupational Choice; Questionnaires; Social Casework; Social Work Education; Test Construction
AB- Tested the Social Work Career Influence Questionnaire (SWCIQ) as a measurement tool for assessing career choice variables among master's of social work (MSW) students. A nonprobability sample of 589 students (mean age 32.1 yrs) from 6 MSW programs participated in the cross-sectional survey that included the SWCIQ. Four areas of career influence were identified using factor analytic techniques and item analysis: Personal and Family Experiences, Desire To Be a Therapist, Prestige of the Profession, and the Social Change Mission of the Profession. Aspirations for private practice were positively associated with higher scores on the Personal and Family Experiences, Desire To Be a Therapist, and Prestige subscales. High scores on the Social Change dimension resulted regardless of the students' career aspirations. Career choice is a multidimensional construct matching personal and social change values regardless of MSW students' projected practice setting. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Occupational Choice; Questionnaires; Social Casework; Social Work Education; Test Construction
MN- Graduate Students; Occupational Aspirations
CL- Educational Measurement (2227)
CL- Professional Education & Training (3410)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20000301
AN- 2000-13066-002
FR- 51
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TI- A measure of critical thinking about practice.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Gibbs, Leonard
AU- Gambrill, Eileen
AU- Blakemore, Jerome
AU- Begun, Audrey
AU- Keniston, Allen
AU- Peden, Blaine
AU- Lefcowitz, Jack
AF- Gibbs, Leonard, U Wisconsin, Dept of Social Work, Eau Claire, US
AF- Gambrill, Eileen
AF- Blakemore, Jerome
AF- Begun, Audrey
AF- Keniston, Allen
AF- Peden, Blaine
AF- Lefcowitz, Jack
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 5
IP- 2
SD- Apr, 1995
YR- 1995
PM- Apr, 1995
PG- 193-204
PC- 12
SP- 193
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 12
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159500500204
LA- English
KP- research knowledge
KP- ability to think critically about practice & adoption of treatment method as assessed with PRIDE1
KP- college & graduate students
SU- Clinical Judgment (Not Diagnosis); Experimentation; Knowledge Level; Measurement
AB- Describes a measure, PRIDE1 (Principles of Reasoning, Inference, Decision-Making and Evaluation), that assesses ability to think critically about whether to adopt a treatment method. The PRIDE1 assesses written responses to 3 questions presented after the administration of an emotional audiovisual argument. Two graduate and 3 undergraduate research methods classes completed the PRIDE1 and the Kirk-Rosenblatt Research Knowledge Scale. There was no statistically significant correlation between responses on PRIDE1 and research knowledge, as measured on the Kirk-Rosenblatt Research Knowledge Scale. Results suggest that there may be little or no association between research knowledge and ability to think critically about practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Clinical Judgment (Not Diagnosis); Experimentation; Knowledge Level; Measurement
MN- College Students; Graduate Students
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Professional Education & Training (3410)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19951001
CD- 20130211
AN- 1995-35411-001
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TI- Problem severity among outpatient mental health clients: Development and validation of the South Shore Problem Inventory—Revised.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- O'Hare, Thomas
AF- O'Hare, Thomas, Boston Coll, Graduate School of Social Work, Chestnut Hill, MA, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 5
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 1995
YR- 1995
PM- Jan, 1995
PG- 107-119
PC- 13
SP- 107
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159500500108
LA- English
KP- validity & reliability & utility of South Shore Problem Inventory-Revised
KP- 18–72 yr olds admitted to outpatient mental health program
SU- Mental Disorders; Severity (Disorders); Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- Examines the validity, reliability, and utility of the South Shore Problem Inventory—Revised (SSPI—R), a multidimensional global self-report scale based on a biopsychosocial framework. Data collected from 376 clients (aged 18–72 yrs) newly admitted to an adult outpatient community mental health program were submitted to principal components analysis and varimax rotation. Three major factors emerged reflecting an underlying factor structure similar to that of the original SSPI: psychophysiological (Factor 1), community/health (Factor 2), and family pathology (Factor 3). The scale accounted for about 43% of the variance; internal consistency ratings were good to excellent; and subscale correlations showed good separation among the 3 factors. Validity, reliability, and utility are discussed, as is the use of the scale in agency-based clinical assessment and outcome evaluation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Mental Disorders; Severity (Disorders); Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Inventories; Test Forms
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Psychological Disorders (3210)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19950701
AN- 1995-23743-001
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TI- Validation of a clinical measure of self-esteem.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Nugent, William R.
AU- Thomas, Janita W.
AF- Nugent, William R., U Tennessee, Coll of Social Work, Knoxville, US
AF- Thomas, Janita W.
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 3
IP- 2
SD- Apr, 1993
YR- 1993
PM- Apr, 1993
PG- 191-207
PC- 17
SP- 191
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 17
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159300300205
LA- English
KP- validity of Self Esteem Rating Scale
KP- adult normal & day psychiatric program attendees
SU- Rating Scales; Self Esteem; Test Validity
AB- Validates the Self-Esteem Rating Scale (SERS). Two studies with 353 people were conducted, with Exp 2 intended as a replication of Exp 1. Several specific predictions were made about the correlations between scores on the SERS, the Index of Self-Esteem, Hudson's Generalized Contentment Scale, and a number of demographic variables. The results suggest that the newly developed scale does in fact measure level of self-esteem. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Rating Scales; Self Esteem; Test Validity
MN- Psychiatric Patients
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Psychological & Physical Disorders (3200)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19931001
AN- 1993-35906-001
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TI- The development of an instrument to measure the restrictiveness of children's living environments.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Thomlison, Barbara
AU- Krysik, Judy
AF- Thomlison, Barbara, U Calgary Faculty of Social Work, AB, Canada
AF- Krysik, Judy
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 2
IP- 2
SD- Apr, 1992
YR- 1992
PM- Apr, 1992
PG- 207-219
PC- 13
SP- 207
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159200200207
LA- English
KP- development & reliability & validity of instrument
KP- assessment of restrictiveness of living environment
KP- children
KP- implications for social work
SU- Home Environment; Living Arrangements; Measurement; Test Construction
AB- Established content validity and reliability in assessing the restrictiveness (RES) of children's living environments and developed an instrument for measuring RES. An initial 12-person expert panel was identified to generate a description of the concept of RES and a list of possible living environment circumstances. A subsequent 64-member expert panel independently rated the RES of each living environment situation on a scale ranging from not very restrictive to very restrictive. The expert panels consisted of professionals engaged in placement planning regarding children's places of living. Test–retest reliabilities and coefficient alpha indicated the existence of a reliable and consistent assessment of RES. The process resulted in a valid, reliable, and brief instrument for rating the RES of 34 children's living environments. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Home Environment; Living Arrangements; Measurement; Test Construction
MN- Social Casework; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Developmental Scales & Schedules (2222)
CL- Developmental Psychology (2800)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19921001
AN- 1992-33573-001
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TI- The Foster Parent Potential Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Orme, John G.
AU- Buehler, Cheryl
AU- McSurdy, Michael
AU- Rhodes, Kathryn W.
AU- Cox, Mary Ellen
AF- Orme, John G., jorme@utk.edu, U Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
AF- Buehler, Cheryl, U Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
AF- McSurdy, Michael, U Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
AF- Rhodes, Kathryn W., U Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
AF- Cox, Mary Ellen, U Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, US
AD- Orme, John G., U Tennessee, Coll of Social Work, Henson Hall, Knoxville, TN, US, 37996, jorme@utk.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 13
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 2003
YR- 2003
PM- Mar, 2003
PG- 181-207
PC- 27
SP- 181
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 27
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/1049731502250405
LA- English
KP- foster family applicant potential measure
KP- consistency
KP- reliability
KP- validity
KP- race differences
SU- Foster Care; Measurement; Prediction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- A new measure of the potential of foster family applicants to provide quality family foster care is described and field tested in this study: the Foster Parent Potential Scale (FPPS). Prospective data from 105 foster applicant families are analyzed. Results support the internal consistency reliability of the FPPS, and for the most part its predictive, convergent, and discriminant validity. The notable exception to these results is that applicants of African American and other races had higher scores than did European American applicants, although the effect of race was small. The internal consitency, reliability and construct validity of the FPPS is supported by these findings. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Foster Care; Measurement; Prediction; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Foster Parents
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
CL- Childrearing & Child Care (2956)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20030407
AN- 2003-02431-004
FR- 70
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TI- Defining and measuring social support: Guidelines for social work practitioners.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Streeter, Calvin L.
AU- Franklin, Cynthia
AF- Streeter, Calvin L., U Texas, School of Social Work, Austin, US
AF- Franklin, Cynthia
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 2
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 1992
YR- 1992
PM- Jan, 1992
PG- 81-98
PC- 18
SP- 81
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 18
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159200200107
LA- English
KP- theoretical foundations & conceptualizations & psychometrics & clinical utility of assessment of social support in social work
KP- literature review
SU- Literature Review; Measurement; Social Casework; Social Support
AB- Reviews the literature on social support (SCS) and presents the theoretical foundations and basic concepts of SCS. A framework is presented for assessing measures of SCS, and measures (e.g., social embeddedness, perceived SCS, an enacted SCS) are reviewed using the framework. The framework focuses on basic conceptualizations of SCS, the psychometric characteristics of the measures, and their clinical utility. Suggestions are made for both using and improving existing measures of SCS in social work practices. The review indicates that many measures that have acceptable reliability and validity exist to assess several different types and sources of SCS. Several of these measures have potential for clinical practice: the Family Relationships Index and the Perceived Social Support Questionnaire—Family and Friends show the most promise as rapid assessment tools for clinical practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Literature Review; Measurement; Social Casework; Social Support
MN- Psychometrics; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
CL- Clinical Psychological Testing (2224)
PO- Human (10)
MD- Literature Review
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19921101
AN- 1992-40520-001
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TI- The Multidimensional Adolescent Assessment Scale: A validation study.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Mathiesen, Sally G.
AU- Cash, Scottye J.
AU- Hudson, Walter W.
AF- Mathiesen, Sally G., Florida State U, FL, US
AF- Cash, Scottye J., Florida State U, FL, US
AF- Hudson, Walter W., Florida State U, FL, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 12
IP- 1
SD- Jan, 2002
YR- 2002
PM- Jan, 2002
PG- 9-28
PC- 20
SP- 9
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 20
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150201200103
LA- English
KP- Multidimensional Adolescent Assessment Scale
KP- test validation
KP- social problems severity
KP- depression
KP- self esteem
KP- family relations
KP- personal stress
KP- suicidal thoughts
KP- memory loss
KP- confused thinking
SU- Adolescent Attitudes; Rating Scales; Social Interaction; Test Validity
AB- The Multidimensional Adolescent Assessment Scale is a tool for the assessment of the severity of personal and social problems in adolescence. It is composed of 16 subscales relevant to adolescent functioning, including depression; self-esteem; problems with mother father, or family; personal stress; problems with friends or school; aggression; suicidal thoughts; feelings of guilt; confused thinking; disturbing thoughts; memory loss; and alcohol or drug use. The scale was designed for use by practitioners in a variety of disciplines to assess a comprehensive array of problem areas to facilitate diagnosis and targeted treatment planning. This article provides a description of the scale, explains the method of scoring, and presents the psychometric properties of the instrument. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Adolescent Attitudes; Rating Scales; Social Interaction; Test Validity
MN- Cognitive Processes; Depression (Emotion); Family Relations; Memory; Psychological Stress; Self Esteem; Sociocultural Factors; Suicidal Ideation
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Developmental Psychology (2800)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020501
AN- 2002-02389-001
FR- 19
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TI- The reliability and validity of the North Carolina Family Assessment Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Reed-Ashcraft, Kellie
AU- Kirk, Raymond S.
AU- Fraser, Mark W.
AF- Reed-Ashcraft, Kellie, Appalachian State U, Boone, NC, US
AF- Kirk, Raymond S., rskirk@email.unc.edu, U North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, US
AF- Fraser, Mark W., U North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, US
AD- Kirk, Raymond S., U North Carolina Chapel Hill, CB#3550, Chapel Hill, NC, US, 27599-3550, rskirk@email.unc.edu
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 11
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 2001
YR- 2001
PM- Jul, 2001
PG- 503-520
PC- 18
SP- 503
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 18
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973150101100406
LA- English
KP- internal consistency
KP- construct validity
KP- North Carolina Family Assessment Scale
KP- family preservation
KP- child welfare
SU- Child Welfare; Family; Measurement; Rating Scales; Statistical Validity
AB- The internal consistency and construct validity of the North Carolina Family Assessment Scale (NCFAS) are reported. The NCFAS is an instrument designed for family assessment and outcome measurement in family preservation services and child welfare. Internal consistency data from 288 participants (mean age parents: 35-yrs-old; mean age children: 10.5-yrs old) cases were analyzed. Construct validity data from 126 participants were analyzed, comparing NCFAS scores with those of the Child Well-Being Scales, the Family Inventory of Resources for Management, and the Index of Family Relations. For the internal consistency component, 3 of 5 original factors were supported, and a 4th factor emerged. Cronbach's alpha ranged from .71 to. 94. For the construct validation component, 5 of 6 relationships were statistically supported, with concurrent validity correlations ranging from .26 to .71. The internal consistency and construct validity of the NCFAS are supported by these findings. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Child Welfare; Family; Measurement; Rating Scales; Statistical Validity
MN- Family Preservation
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Marriage & Family (2950)
PO- Human (10)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 20020417
AN- 2002-02385-006
FR- 30
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TI- The revised Caregiver Burden Scale: A preliminary evaluation.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Gupta, Rashmi
AF- Gupta, Rashmi, Hunter Coll School of Social Work, New York, NY, US
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 9
IP- 4
SD- Jul, 1999
YR- 1999
PM- Jul, 1999
PG- 508-520
PC- 13
SP- 508
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159900900406
LA- English
KP- factor structure of revised Perceived Caregiver Burden Scale
KP- Indian/Pakistani immigrant caregivers of elderly relatives
SU- Asians; Caregiver Burden; Elder Care; Factor Structure; Rating Scales
AB- Attempts to empirically determine the factor structure of the original M. Stommel et al (see record [rid]1990-18099-001[/rid]) 31-item Perceived Caregiver Burden Scale (PCB). 150 caregivers who were Indian or Pakistani immigrants caring for elderly relatives were interviewed by telephone, and the data were subjected to confirmatory factor analysis. Results did not support all the 31 items in the 5-factor theoretical structure but did suggest a 13-item 3-factor model. In addition, this 3-factor version evidenced high internal consistency among the subscales. The short revised version of the PCB-13 scale is an easy-to-administer screening tool for estimating burden. Although this scale should be validated further by replication, the scale has implications for social work practitioners. Practitioners are cautioned to use PCB-13 as an assessment tool, but they can supplement the short scale with other qualitative measures to screen Indian/Pakistani caregivers until further validation studies can be conducted. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Asians; Caregiver Burden; Elder Care; Factor Structure; Rating Scales
MN- Caregivers; Home Care; Immigration; Self Report; Test Forms
CL- Health Psychology Testing (2226)
CL- Home Care & Hospice (3375)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Middle Age (40-64 yrs) (360)
AG- Aged (65 yrs & older) (380)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19990901
AN- 1999-03279-005
FR- 30
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TI- The use of the Social Support Behaviors Scale with adolescents.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Corcoran, Jacqueline
AU- Franklin, Cynthia
AU- Bennett, Patricia
AF- Corcoran, Jacqueline, U Texas, School of Social Work, Arlington, TX, US
AF- Franklin, Cynthia
AF- Bennett, Patricia
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 8
IP- 3
SD- May, 1998
YR- 1998
PM- May, 1998
SI- Assessment and treatment of youth and families
PG- 302-314
PC- 13
SP- 302
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159800800304
LA- English
KP- validity of Social Support Behaviors Scale
KP- low SES multiethnic 11–22 yr olds at risk for parenting & pregnancy
SU- Pregnancy; Rating Scales; Social Support; Socioeconomic Status; Test Validity
AB- The psychometric properties of a multidimensional measure of social support, A. Vaux's Social Support Behaviors Scale (SS-B), were evaluated. The SS-B is represented by subscales describing 5 central categories of supportive behaviors (Emotional, Socializing, Practical, Financial, and Advice/Guidance), assessed for both friends and family. The SS-B was administered to a low SES, mixed-race (19% Anglo, 37% African American, and 40% Hispanic) sample of 105 adolescents who were attending pregnancy prevention programs. A trend toward high scores, low variance, and few differences between pregnant/parenting and nonpregnant/parenting teens were found on subscale scores. Factor analyses on separate subscales showed loadings more consistently for "family" than "friends." Overall results of psychometric analysis indicate that the scale needs further work to more accurately assess the salient behavioral dimensions of social support for samples from varying racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Pregnancy; Rating Scales; Social Support; Socioeconomic Status; Test Validity
MN- At Risk Populations
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
CL- Psychosocial & Personality Development (2840)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
LO- US
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs) (320)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19980601
AN- 1998-01986-004
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TI- Measuring staff empowerment: Development of a Worker Empowerment Scale.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Leslie, Donald R.
AU- Holzhalb, Carol M.
AU- Holland, Thomas P.
AF- Leslie, Donald R., U Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
AF- Holzhalb, Carol M.
AF- Holland, Thomas P.
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 8
IP- 2
SD- Mar, 1998
YR- 1998
PM- Mar, 1998
PG- 212-222
PC- 11
SP- 212
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 11
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159800800205
LA- English
KP- reliability & validity of the Worker Empowerment Scale
KP- adults
SU- Empowerment; Rating Scales; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Work (Attitudes Toward)
AB- Describes the development and field testing of a valid and reliable scale for measuring empowerment among workers called the Worker Empowerment Scale (WES). A pilot test was undertaken by administering the WES and P. Spector's (1986) Work Locus of Control Scale to 211 business persons and social service worker trainees. In addition, the Scale was also administered to 20 social work students and 17 private practitioners, and 237 eligibility workers. The authors discuss the strengths, limitations, and applications of the WES in further research on worker empowerment, particularly in the area of staff empowerment in social service organizations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Empowerment; Rating Scales; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Work (Attitudes Toward)
CL- Tests & Testing (2220)
CL- Personnel Attitudes & Job Satisfaction (3650)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19980501
AN- 1998-00518-005
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TI- The Hospital Social Work Self-Efficacy Scale: A replication.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Holden, Gary
AU- Cuzzi, Lawrence
AU- Rutter, Steve
AU- Chernack, Peter
AU- Rosenberg, Gary
AF- Holden, Gary, New York U, Ehrenkranz School of Social Work, New York, NY, US
AF- Cuzzi, Lawrence
AF- Rutter, Steve
AF- Chernack, Peter
AF- Rosenberg, Gary
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 7
IP- 4
SD- Oct, 1997
YR- 1997
PM- Oct, 1997
PG- 490-499
PC- 10
SP- 490
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 10
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159700700404
LA- English
KP- reliability & validity of Hospital Social Work Self-Efficacy Scale
KP- 1st & 2nd yr social work students
KP- experimental replication
SU- Rating Scales; Self Efficacy; Social Casework; Test Reliability; Test Validity
AB- The Hospital Social Work Self-Efficacy Scale (HSWSE), based on A. Bandura's social cognitive theory, is intended to measure social workers' confidence regarding their ability to perform specific aspects of hospital social work. The scale was developed for a hospital-based fieldwork evaluation (L. Cuzzi et al, 1996). Results from that study provide support for the reliability and validity of the HSWSE Scale. The study reported here was an attempt to replicate those findings regarding the psychometric properties of the scale. 22 1st- and 2nd-yr social work students indicated how confident they are today in their ability to successfully perform each task. The measurement package also included a modified version of the Self Efficacy Scale (M. Sherer et al, 1983, 1982) along with the Work Environment Scale (R. Moos, 1985, 1986). The scales were used on 4 measurement occasions. Support was again found for the reliability and validity of the HSWSE Scale. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Rating Scales; Self Efficacy; Social Casework; Test Reliability; Test Validity
MN- Experimental Replication; Hospitals
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
CL- Community & Social Services (3373)
PO- Human (10)
LO- US
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
MD- Experimental Replication
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19980201
AN- 1997-43307-004
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TI- Development and validation of a scale for measuring social work practice skills.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- O'Hare, Thomas
AU- Collins, Pauline
AF- O'Hare, Thomas, Boston Coll, Graduate School of Social Work, Chestnut Hill, MA, US
AF- Collins, Pauline
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 7
IP- 2
SD- Apr, 1997
YR- 1997
PM- Apr, 1997
PG- 228-238
PC- 11
SP- 228
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 11
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
LA- English
KP- development of instrument to measure social work practice skills
KP- MSW interns (mean age 30.7 yrs)
SU- Scaling (Testing); Social Casework; Social Skills; Statistical Validity; Test Construction
AB- Describes the development of a research instrument to measure social work practice skills derived from both psychotherapy integration research and eclectic psychosocial models of social work practice. Based on data collected from 285 MSW interns (mean age 30.7 yrs) who completed the Practice Skills Inventory, results demonstrated that 4 clear factors emerged encompassing therapeutic, supportive, treatment planning/evaluation, and case management skills. The 4 factors (totaling 33 items) accounted for over 50% of the variance and showed good to excellent internal consistency ratings. Theoretical and methodological strengths and limitations of the scale are considered, and its potential implications for social work practice and education. Recommendations for further validation of the Practice Skills Inventory are suggested. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Scaling (Testing); Social Casework; Social Skills; Statistical Validity; Test Construction
MN- Social Work Education
CL- Professional Education & Training (3410)
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
PO- Human (10)
PO- Male (30)
PO- Female (40)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
AG- Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19970101
AN- 1997-03553-006
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TI- The Hospital Social Work Self-Efficacy Scale: Initial development.
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Holden, Gary
AU- Cuzzi, Lawrence
AU- Rutter, Steve
AU- Rosenberg, Gary
AU- Chernack, Peter
AF- Holden, Gary, City U New York, Mt Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, US
AF- Cuzzi, Lawrence
AF- Rutter, Steve
AF- Rosenberg, Gary
AF- Chernack, Peter
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 6
IP- 3
SD- Jul, 1996
YR- 1996
PM- Jul, 1996
PG- 353-365
PC- 13
SP- 353
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 13
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159600600306
LA- English
KP- development & reliability & validity of Hospital Social Work Self-Efficacy Scale based on social cognitive theory
KP- assessment of confidence to perform related work tasks
KP- social workers
SU- Hospitals; Rating Scales; Self Efficacy; Social Casework; Test Construction
AB- Describes the development of the Hospital Social Work Self-Efficacy Scale, based on A. Bandura's (1986) social cognitive theory, to be an outcome measure of social workers confidence regarding their ability to perform specific hospital social work tasks. The scale was developed during an evaluation of 2 types of social work field experience (full-year placements vs 3 sequential placements). Refinement of the scale resulted in a 39-item instrument with 5 subscales: Patient Groups, Written Communications, Team Performance, Critical Case Tasks, and Stress Management. Data supporting the reliability and validity of the scale are presented. Given continued support of its reliability and validity, the scale may have a variety of uses in studies of hospital social work. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Hospitals; Rating Scales; Self Efficacy; Social Casework; Test Construction
MN- Job Performance; Self Confidence; Social Workers; Test Reliability; Test Validity
CL- Inpatient & Hospital Services (3379)
CL- Occupational & Employment Testing (2228)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19960101
AN- 1996-05269-005
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TI- The children's action tendency scale: Is it reliable and valid with Latino youngsters?
PS- Publication Status: Fully Published
AU- Briggs, Harold
AU- Tovar, Daniel
AU- Corcoran, Kevin
AF- Briggs, Harold, Portland State U, Graduate School of Social Work, Portland, OR, US
AF- Tovar, Daniel
AF- Corcoran, Kevin
SO- Research on Social Work Practice
VI- 6
IP- 2
SD- Apr, 1996
YR- 1996
PM- Apr, 1996
PG- 229-235
PC- 7
SP- 229
PU- US : Sage Publications
PN- 7
SN- 1049-7315, Print
SN- 1552-7581, Electronic
DO- 10.1177/104973159600600206
LA- English
KP- reliability & validity of Children's Action Tendency Scale
KP- assessment of behavior in conflict situations
KP- Latino 11–15 yr olds
KP- use in social work practice with Latino 6th–7th graders
SU- Conflict; Rating Scales; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Latinos/Latinas
AB- Evaluated the Children's Action Tendency Scale (CATS) designed by R. H. Deluty (1984) to ascertain how a youth will tend to behave in conflict situations. The CATS was evaluated with 207 Latino youth (aged 11–15 yrs) and similarly positive findings were obtained with respect to the instrument's reliability and validity as with Anglo samples. Data suggest that the CATS may be usefully employed in social work practice with Latino 6th and 7th graders. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
MJ- Conflict; Rating Scales; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Latinos/Latinas
MN- Aggressive Behavior; Assertiveness; Obedience; Social Casework
CL- Social & Instinctive Behavior (2440)
CL- Personality Scales & Inventories (2223)
PO- Human (10)
AG- Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
AG- School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
AG- Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
MD- Empirical Study
PT- Journal
PT- Peer Reviewed Journal
AT- Journal Article
MT- Print
RD- 19960101
AN- 1996-03860-006
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