ERIC Number: EJ1233155
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Dec
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1534-5084
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Initial Validation of an Elementary Version of the Positive Family Support Strengths and Needs Assessment
Garbacz, S. Andrew; Beattie, Tiffany; Masser, Julianne; DeGarmo, Dave
Assessment for Effective Intervention, v45 n1 p73-80 Dec 2019
The purpose of the present study was to conduct an initial validation of the Positive Family Support--Strengths and Needs Assessment (PFS-SaNA) for elementary school children. The PFS-SaNA is designed as a universal screener wherein parents report on common areas their children may need additional support. Parents of children attending one elementary school participated in two consecutive years. A total of 627 parents of elementary school children participated (Year 1 = 368, Year 2 = 259). Exploratory factor analysis was conducted across Years 1 and 2 and a replicability test compared item loadings from Year 1 and Year 2. Finally, evidence of external validity was examined. Results suggested the PFS-SaNA is unidimensional with findings indicating item loadings replicated from Year 1 to Year 2. Finally, evidence of external validity was found. Implications for the PFS-SaNA as a universal parent screener that can be embedded in a multiple gating risk management strategy in elementary school are discussed.
Descriptors: Test Validity, Needs Assessment, Elementary School Students, Screening Tests, Parent Child Relationship, Social Development, Emotional Development, Behavior Development, Positive Behavior Supports, Family Involvement, Factor Structure, Test Reliability, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Economically Disadvantaged, Children
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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