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Myles Maxey1, Troy E Beckert1, Diana Meter1
1Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA.
Journal of Adolescence
|October 6, 2023
Summary
Modified psychosocial assessments enhance the accurate measurement of development in adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Tailored tools are crucial for understanding IDD individuals' unique needs and development.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Disability Studies
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are underrepresented in psychosocial development research.
- Existing assessment tools may be inappropriate and biased for IDD populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate modified psychosocial development assessments specifically for adolescents with IDD.
- To address the lack of suitable assessment tools for this population.
Main Methods:
- Two-phase study: instrument modification and validation.
- Involved adolescents with IDD, parents, and experts.
- Validation included neurotypical and IDD adolescent groups.
Main Results:
- Confirmatory factor analyses indicated necessary adjustments to scales for improved comprehension by individuals with IDD.
- Modified instruments demonstrated suitability for assessing psychosocial development in adolescents with IDD.
Conclusions:
- Most scales were adaptable for IDD comprehension, with identity formation posing challenges.
- Further research is needed on assessing identity formation in adolescents with IDD.
- Active involvement of adolescents with IDD and parents was vital for understanding comprehension and needs.
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