ERIC Number: EJ1387826
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-2047-3869
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A Measurement of Self-Determination for People with Intellectual Disability: Description of the AUTODDIS Scale and Evidences of Reliability and External Validity
Verdugo, Miguel Angel; Vicente, Eva; Guillén, Verónica Marina; Sánchez, Sergio; Ibáñez, Alba; Gómez, Laura Elisabet
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, v69 n2 p317-326 2023
Background: Appropriate supports and instructional practices contribute to the development of self-determination. Also, research shows that the promotion of skills related to self-determination has been linked to the achievement of desired outcomes over the different life stages. Advances in self-determination require the development of assessment instruments because there is a reciprocal relationship between assessment and instruction. The purpose of this paper is to provide a description of the AUTODDIS Scale, along with evidence of its reliability and external validity. Method: A sample of 541 people with intellectual disabilities aged from 11 to 40 was used to validate the scale. Results: The reliability results indicate that the AUTODDIS Scale shows high internal consistency. The total score and subscale scores indicate moderate inter-rater reliability. The scores were also moderately to highly associated with other related measures of self-determination and quality of life (QoL). Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that consistent and valid information can be obtained from the AUTODDIS Scale.
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Self Determination, Intellectual Disability, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Scores, Interrater Reliability, Quality of Life
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Language: English
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