ERIC Number: EJ1412883
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Publication Date: 2024
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Examining Cognitive Accessibility of the via Inventory of Strengths for Adults with Intellectual Disability
Kimberly Greenberg; Brice Hounshel; Luke Kalb; Ariel Schwartz
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v37 n2 e13202 2024
Background: We evaluated cognitive accessibility of the VIA Inventory of Strengths Youth short form with adults with intellectual disability for use in strengths-based practice. Methods: We conducted cognitive testing with adults with intellectual disability (n = 33; M age = 36.2; range: 20.4-64.2). Data were coded for the extent to which (1) items were interpreted correctly; (2) participants endorsed items as describing themselves. We calculated descriptive statistics to evaluate item interpretation and response scale use. Results: On average, 59% of participants interpreted items correctly, 20% misinterpreted items, 14% had mixed interpretations. Positive item endorsement was most associated with the response 'Very much like me' (77%); mixed endorsement was most associated with 'Somewhat like me' (39%); and negative endorsement of items was most associated with 'Not at all like me' (54%). Conclusions: Revisions are necessary for several items to improve accessibility for adults with intellectual disability and should be made in collaboration with this population.
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Ability, Self Concept, Accessibility (for Disabled)
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Language: English
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