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The Volitional Questionnaire: psychometric development and practical use

J S Chern1, G Kielhofner, C G de las Heras

  • 1Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Associated Health Professions, University of Illinois at Chicago 60612-7250, USA.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|July 1, 1996
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The Volitional Questionnaire offers a valid observational method for assessing motivation in non-verbal individuals. Further research is needed to refine this tool for broader application.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Assessing motivation in individuals unable to self-report is challenging.
  • Existing methods may not be suitable for all populations.
  • The Volitional Questionnaire (VQ) aims to address this gap.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Volitional Questionnaire (VQ).
  • To present empirical efforts in developing and validating the VQ.
  • To discuss the VQ's utility and limitations.

Main Methods:

  • The Volitional Questionnaire (VQ) is an observational assessment tool.
  • Data collection focuses on observable behaviors indicative of volition.
  • Empirical studies were conducted to evaluate the VQ's psychometric properties.

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Main Results:

  • The Volitional Questionnaire (VQ) demonstrates potential as a valid measure of volition.
  • Studies indicate the VQ can capture motivational data in non-self-reporting individuals.
  • Limitations of the VQ were identified, requiring further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • The Volitional Questionnaire (VQ) is a promising instrument for assessing motivation.
  • The VQ has implications for clinical practice and future research.
  • Further refinement and validation studies are recommended for the VQ.