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Qualitative and Quantitative Validation of Tools with Rating Scales Aimed at Assessing the Quality of University Service-Learning
Published on: August 29, 2025
[Validity and responsiveness of the Scales for the Assessment of Functioning at Work]
Evelyn Müller1, J Bengel2, M Wirtz1
1Abteilung Forschungsmethoden, Institut für Psychologie, Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg.
Abstract:
The Scales for the Assessment of Functioning at Work (SE-FFB) allow for an ICF-oriented assessment of patient reported work performance and symptoms at work. The aim of the study is to test convergent end discriminate validity through correlations with measures that are typically applied in rehabilitation and responsiveness by means of description of the change in the course of rehabilitation (t0=beginning of the rehabilitation, t1=3 months after rehabilitation). The sample comprises 249 rehabilitation patients with musculoskeletal diseases. The correlations of the SE-FFB with the criteria of convergent and discriminate validity are in accordance with the expectations. For women medium effects were found, indicating better work performance and fewer symptoms 3 months after rehabilitation, for men the effects were small. The SE-FFB allows for a reliable, valid and responsive assessment of the working situation.
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