The validity of the Supports Intensity Scale for adults with psychiatric disabilities |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychology, University of Iceland, IS-101 Reykjavik, Iceland;2. State Diagnostic and Counselling Centre, Digranesvegi 5, IS-200 Kopavogur, Iceland;1. Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Semmelweis University, Nagyvárad tér 4, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary;2. Department of General Psychology, Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Mikszáth tér 1, H-1088 Budapest, Hungary;3. Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Semmelweis University, Balassa u. 6, H-1083 Budapest, Hungary;1. Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University, 1570 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA;2. Departments of Human Genetics and Pediatrics, Emory University, 2165 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA 30033, USA;1. LACES, EA 4140, Université de Bordeaux, France;2. ER3S, Université Lille Nord de France, Calais, France;3. Queens College, City University of New York, Flushing, NY, United States of America;4. ER3S, Université d’Artois, 59658 Villeneuve d’Ascq, France;5. Unité Inserm U995 & Université Lille Nord de France, Lille, France;6. Centre d’Investigation Clinique, CIC-1403-Inserm-CH&U, Lille, France |
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| Abstract: | Although the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) was developed for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we argue for its applicability for people with psychiatric disabilities. Previous empirical evidence for the criterion-related validity of SIS for this population is limited, based on only two studies with participants from the same Mexican state. In a nationwide study we found that SIS explained between 48 and 51% of the variance in the dependent measure, indicating very good validity. The profile of individual support needs showed sensitivity to activities relatively specific to people with psychiatric disabilities, further indicating the validity of the scale. Overall, we find SIS to be valid and appropriate instrument for assessing the support needs of this population. |
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| Keywords: | Supports Intensity Scale Supports Psychiatric disability Validity |
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