Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Intellectual Disability01:29

Intellectual Disability

404
Intellectual disability (ID) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by deficits in intellectual and adaptive functioning that manifest during the developmental period. This condition encompasses challenges in reasoning, memory, problem-solving, and learning, accompanied by impairments in everyday life skills, such as communication, self-care, and social interactions. Intellectual disability affects approximately 1% of the population in the United States, impacting an estimated 5...
404
Parenting Styles01:27

Parenting Styles

467
Diana Baumrind's four parenting styles — authoritarian, authoritative, neglectful, and permissive — each influence children's socio-emotional development differently.
Authoritarian Parenting
This style is strict and controlling, with little room for open dialogue. Authoritarian parents demand obedience and often enforce rules with minimal warmth. Children raised this way may lack social skills and initiative, usually comparing themselves to others unfavorably.
Authoritative...
467
Data Validation01:03

Data Validation

6.2K
Data validation is an essential part of a comprehensive assessment. Validation is confirming or verifying and opening the door to gathering more assessment data as it clarifies vague or unclear data. The process of checking and verifying the collected information is called data validation. The primary purpose of data validation is to ensure data is as free from error, bias, and misinterpretation as possible.
Nursing assessment guides are generally based on holistic models rather than medical...
6.2K
Measures of Intelligence01:29

Measures of Intelligence

8.1K
Psychologists measure intelligence by using standardized tests that produce a score known as the intelligence quotient or IQ. To understand IQ tests, it's important to recognize the key principles behind their construction: validity, reliability, and standardization.
Validity refers to how well a test measures what it claims to measure. An intelligence test should accurately assess intelligence rather than another characteristic, like anxiety. Criterion validity is one way to evaluate this;...
8.1K
Modeling in Therapy01:26

Modeling in Therapy

276
Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...
276
Learning Disabilities01:25

Learning Disabilities

466
Learning disabilities are cognitive disorders caused by neurological impairments that affect cognitive functions like language and reading, without indicating overall intellectual or developmental challenges. These disabilities differ from global intellectual or developmental disabilities as they are limited to distinct cognitive functions. Common learning disabilities include dysgraphia, dyslexia, and dyscalculia, each of which impacts unique aspects of learning.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a...
466

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Young adults' conceptions of health and well-being during reentry.

Health & justice·2026
Same author

Internet-Based Microaggressions, Mental Health, and Stress: Development and Validation of the Internet-based Microagressions Scale.

Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities·2026
Same author

Time, trust, and relationships: Creating a culture of community engagement to advance translational research through resource allocation, modeling, and recognition.

Journal of clinical and translational science·2025
Same author

Assessing a community health center-driven process for engaging with translational scientists: What will it take?

Journal of clinical and translational science·2025
Same author

The socioeconomic outcomes of sexual minority youth who have aged-out of foster care in California.

Child abuse & neglect·2025
Same author

Storytelling for social change: Using emerging technology to develop antioppressive social work training and practice.

The American journal of orthopsychiatry·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 5, 2025

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools
11:29

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

Published on: June 20, 2020

9.5K

Measuring Parenting Skills: Validating the Skills Assessment for Parents with Intellectual Disability.

Wendy Zeitlin1, Astraea Augsberger2, Trupti Rao3

  • 1Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy, Montclair State University Montclair, New Jersey, USA.

Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work (2019)
|October 16, 2020
PubMed
Summary

The Skills Assessment for Parents with Intellectual Disability (SAPID) is a valid tool for evaluating parenting skills in parents with intellectual disabilities (ID) involved with child welfare services. The SAPID demonstrated significant improvements in parenting skills for families in a prevention program.

Keywords:
child welfareintellectual disabilityparentingpsychometricvalidity

More Related Videos

Development of a Virtual Reality Assessment of Everyday Living Skills
10:32

Development of a Virtual Reality Assessment of Everyday Living Skills

Published on: April 23, 2014

18.9K
Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure
07:56

Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure

Published on: September 19, 2019

10.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 5, 2025

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools
11:29

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

Published on: June 20, 2020

9.5K
Development of a Virtual Reality Assessment of Everyday Living Skills
10:32

Development of a Virtual Reality Assessment of Everyday Living Skills

Published on: April 23, 2014

18.9K
Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure
07:56

Assessing the Coherence of Parents' Short Narratives Regarding their Child Using the Five-Minute Speech Sample Procedure

Published on: September 19, 2019

10.4K

Area of Science:

  • Child Welfare
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Parents with intellectual disabilities (ID) are disproportionately represented within the child welfare system.
  • There is a critical need for validated assessment tools to evaluate parenting skills in this population.
  • Existing assessment methods may not adequately capture the unique strengths and challenges of parents with ID.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Skills Assessment for Parents with Intellectual Disability (SAPID).
  • To determine the validity and reliability of the SAPID as an observational instrument for parents with ID involved in child welfare.
  • To establish SAPID as a reliable measure for assessing parenting skills in this specific demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 133 parents with ID participating in a prevention program was assessed.
  • Confirmatory factor analysis was employed to establish the construct validity of the SAPID.
  • Predictive validity was examined by analyzing changes in out-of-home placement and program completion rates over time.

Main Results:

  • The SAPID was validated and found to comprise three latent constructs: daily life skills, parent-child interaction, and overall safety.
  • Significant improvements in parenting skills were observed across all SAPID domains.
  • These improvements were noted in families who remained intact and those who successfully completed the prevention program.

Conclusions:

  • The validated SAPID is a suitable instrument for assessing parenting skills in parents with intellectual disabilities.
  • The SAPID can inform interventions and support services for families with ID involved in the child welfare system.
  • Further research should consider the application of the SAPID in diverse child welfare contexts.