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The Development of a Listening Scale
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Busiol, Diego – Research on Social Work Practice, 2018
Purpose: This study presents the development and initial validation of a Listening Scale (LS) that was used to assess the listening skills of a sample of Hong Kong counseling professionals and the potential penetration of psychoanalysis among this sample. Method: A total of 217 Hong Kong social workers, psychologists, and counselors were surveyed…
Descriptors: Listening Skills, Measures (Individuals), Foreign Countries, Psychiatry
A Validation Study of the Revised Personal Safety Decision Scale
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Kim, HaeJung; Hopkins, Karen M. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2017
Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the reliability and validity of an 11-item Personal Safety Decision Scale (PSDS) in a sample of child welfare workers. Methods: Data were derived from a larger cross-sectional online survey to a random stratified sample of 477 public child welfare workers in a mid-Atlantic State. An exploratory…
Descriptors: Likert Scales, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Safety
Exploratory and Confirmatory Analysis of the Trauma Practices Questionnaire
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Craig, Carlton D.; Sprang, Ginny – Research on Social Work Practice, 2009
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…
Descriptors: Psychologists, Factor Structure, Measures (Individuals), Factor Analysis
Measuring Foster Parent Potential: Casey Foster Applicant Inventory-Worker Version (CFAI-W)
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Cuddeback, Gary S.; Buehler, Cheryl; Orme, John G.; Le Prohn, Nicole S. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2007
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…
Descriptors: Foster Care, Questionnaires, Reliability, Validity
A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Professional Opinion Scale
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Greeno, Elizabeth J.; Hughes, Anne K.; Hayward, R. Anna; Parker, Karen L. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2007
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…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Social Work, Caseworkers, Opinions
Validating the Level of Stability Index for Children
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McMillan, Jacquelyn D.; Abell, Neil – Research on Social Work Practice, 2006
Objective: The Level of Stability Index for Children (LSIC) is a multidimensional, self-report, rapid assessment instrument for assessing emotional and behavioral tendencies children may exhibit toward self or others. The LSIC describes children's propensity toward depression, suicidal ideation, anger, and aggression. Method: Self-report survey…
Descriptors: Structural Equation Models, Construct Validity, Validity, Suicide