Construct validity of the life transition scale for parents of children with autism

The study was done to identify the construct validity and reliability of the life transition scale (LTS) for parents who have children with autism. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmative factor analysis (CFA) were conducted to identify the most adequate measurement model for structural v...

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Published in:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 2014-10, Vol.44 (5), p.563-572
Main Authors: Lee, Ae Ran, Hong, Sun Woo, Ju, Se Jin
Format: Article
Language:Korean
Subjects:
Adaptation, Physiological
Adult
Autistic Disorder - diagnosis
Autistic Disorder - pathology
Child
Child, Preschool
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing
Parents - psychology
Quality of Life
Severity of Illness Index
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:The study was done to identify the construct validity and reliability of the life transition scale (LTS) for parents who have children with autism. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmative factor analysis (CFA) were conducted to identify the most adequate measurement model for structural validity. Convergent validity and discriminant validity were also conducted for structural validity. Data were collected from 208 parents through self-reported questionnaires and analyzed with SPSS/WIN 15.0 and AMOS 20.0 version. A four factor-structure was validated (χ²=541.23, p
ISSN:2005-3673
2093-758X
DOI:10.4040/jkan.2014.44.5.563