ERIC Number: EJ1418820
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
EISSN: EISSN-1573-3432
Societal Attitudes towards Autism (SATA): Validation of the Greek Version in the General Population
Vasiliki Zarokanellou; Alexandros Gryparis; Paraskevi Papatheodorou; Giorgos Tatsis; Dionysios Tafiadis; Angelos Papadopoulos; Louiza Voniati; Vassiliki Siafaka
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v54 n4 p1582-1593 2024
This study examined the validity of the Greek version of the Societal Attitudes Towards Autism (SATA) scale in a Greek community sample (n = 633) and explored how the demographic variables of the sample modulate knowledge and attitudes regarding people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The principal component analysis confirmed the three-dimension model and explained 40.5% of the variance. All Cronbach's alpha values obtained were over 0.70. SATA's subscales were significantly and positively correlated, indicating good internal reliability. Participants presented moderate knowledge about ASD and mediocre positive attitudes towards people with ASD. Gender, age, and educational level significantly affected SATA total scores. Overall, this Greek version of SATA showed acceptable psychometric properties, indicating that can be a reliable scale for use.
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Validity, Foreign Countries, Measures (Individuals), Community, Knowledge Level, Participant Characteristics, Psychometrics, Reliability
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2123/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Greece
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A