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Construct Validity of the Life Transition Scale for Parents of Children with Autism

자폐성장애 아동 부모의 삶의 전환과정 측정도구에 대한 구성타당도 평가

  • Lee, Ae Ran (Department of Nursing, Wonkwang Health Science University) ;
  • Hong, Sun Woo (Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Daejeon University) ;
  • Ju, Se Jin (Department of Nursing, Namseoul University)
  • 이애란 (원광보건대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 홍선우 (대전대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 주세진 (남서울대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2014.06.09
  • Accepted : 2014.09.10
  • Published : 2014.10.31

Abstract

Purpose: The study was done to identify the construct validity and reliability of the life transition scale (LTS) for parents who have children with autism. Methods: 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. Results: A four factor-structure was validated (${\chi}^2$=541.23, p<.001, GFI=.82, RMSEA=.07, IFI=.89, CFI=.89, PNFI=.73, Q (${\chi}^2/df$)=2.20) at the 3rd order of EFA and CFA, and factors were named as denying, wandering, despairing, and accepting. Both convergent and determinant validity for LTS were 100%. Cronbach's alphas for the reliability of each structure were .77-.90 and .83 for total structure. Conclusion: The four structures, 24-item instrument showed satisfactory reliability and validity. LTS has the potential to be appropriate for assessing the transition process of life for parents who have children with autism and provides basic directions for differentiated support and care at each stage.

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