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A Psychometric Evaluation of the Intention Scale for Providers-Direct Items
Albert C Mah1, Kaitlin A Hill2, David C Cicero3
1Psychology Department, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall C400, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA. albertcm@hawaii.edu.
The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research
|November 27, 2019
Summary
This study validated the Intention Scale for Providers-Direct Items (ISP-D) for assessing therapists' evidence-based practice attitudes. The revised 14-item scale shows good reliability and validity for mental health providers.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health Research
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Assessing therapists' adoption of evidence-based practices (EBPs) is crucial for improving mental healthcare quality.
- Existing measures may not fully capture the multifaceted nature of behavioral intentions in clinical settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the psychometric properties of the Intention Scale for Providers-Direct Items (ISP-D).
- To evaluate the scale's reliability and validity in assessing therapists' intentions to use EBPs.
Main Methods:
- Confirmatory factor analysis was used to assess the factor structure of the ISP-D.
- Internal consistency and convergent validity were examined using data from community mental health providers in Hawaii.
Main Results:
- A revised 14-item ISP-D demonstrated a reasonable fit to the data.
- Most subscales showed acceptable to good internal consistency, though Perceived Behavioral Control was an exception.
- Convergent validity correlations with related constructs were largely significant and in expected directions.
Conclusions:
- The revised 14-item ISP-D is a psychometrically sound measure for assessing therapists' intentions regarding evidence-based practices.
- The scale can be a valuable tool for research and practice improvement in mental health settings.
Keywords:
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