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The Vocational Adaptation Rating Scales

R G Malgady, P R Barcher

Applied Research in Mental Retardation

|January 1, 1982

Summary

The Vocational Adaptation Rating Scales (VARS) assess social behavior for vocational success in mentally retarded workers. VARS scores predict placement and aid in developing educational plans, proving reliable and unbiased.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Special Education
Vocational Rehabilitation

Background:

The Vocational Adaptation Rating Scales (VARS) were created to assess maladaptive social behaviors impacting vocational success.
Existing measures did not comprehensively evaluate social behavior in a vocational context for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the psychometric properties and utility of the VARS for assessing social behavior in vocational settings.
To determine the VARS's effectiveness in predicting vocational placement and informing educational planning.

Main Methods:

The study analyzed psychometric data from the VARS, including internal consistency, correlations with other measures, and inter-rater reliability.
VARS scores were examined for bias related to sex and age and their independence from IQ scores.
The predictive validity of VARS profiles for sheltered workshop placement was assessed.

Main Results:

VARS scores demonstrated internal consistency and moderate correlations with other vocational measures.
The scales were found to be unbiased regarding sex and age and independent of IQ.
VARS profiles accurately predicted the level of sheltered workshop placement for mentally retarded workers.

Conclusions:

The VARS provide a reliable and valid assessment of social behavior in a vocational context for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The scales are valuable tools for individualized educational plans (IEPs), program evaluations, and vocational placement predictions.
The VARS offer a unique profile of social behavior, distinguishing them from other assessment instruments.

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