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Construct validity of the Assessment of Work Performance (AWP)
Jan L Sandqvist1, Mathilda A Björk, Mats T Gullberg
1Department of Social and Welfare Studies, Linköping University, and Pain and Rehabilitation Centre, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden. Jan.Sandqvist@isv.liu.se
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|March 18, 2009
Summary
The Assessment of Work Performance (AWP 1.1) instrument effectively measures work skills and performance. This study confirms its construct validity, showing it accurately assesses client efficiency and appropriateness in work tasks.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Psychometrics
- Rehabilitation science
Background:
- The Assessment of Work Performance (AWP 1.1) is a widely used tool in Swedish work rehabilitation.
- Over 300 assessors and 10,000 clients have utilized the AWP 1.1.
- Previous validation data for the AWP 1.1 was limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the construct validity of the Assessment of Work Performance (AWP 1.1) instrument.
- To determine if the AWP 1.1 is sensitive and discriminates between clients.
- To investigate potential gender-related patterns in AWP 1.1 assessments.
Main Methods:
- Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was employed to assess construct validity.
- Data from 364 assessments of clients with work-related problems were analyzed.
- Assessments were conducted by six occupational therapists between 2004 and 2005.
Main Results:
- Principal Component Analysis confirmed the construct validity of the AWP 1.1.
- The AWP 1.1 demonstrated sensitivity in differentiating between clients.
- No significant gender-related patterns were identified in the assessment results.
Conclusions:
- The Assessment of Work Performance (AWP 1.1) is a valid instrument for measuring work performance.
- The AWP 1.1 effectively discriminates between individuals undergoing work rehabilitation.
- The instrument's findings are not influenced by gender, supporting its equitable application.
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