Analysis of the Scale of Parenting and Life Functioning Using the Rasch Measurement Model

<p>The purpose of the current study was to examine dimensionality, reliability, invariance, targeting, scale use and functioning of items across subgroups for a sample of 278 on the Scale of Parenting and Life Functioning (SPLF). Analysis was conducted using a Rasch partial credit model. Overall, the SPLF showed good overall fit to the model. Unidimensionality of the scale was supported in the analysis, with over 60% of the raw variance explained by the measure. Item fit also provided evidence that the items fit the model. Scale categories displayed clear monotonicity. No differential item functioning was found for mother's age, race/ethnicity, or primary language. Further examination of the SPLF in larger samples is recommended to confirm the findings of the current study. Future studies should also attempt to examine inter-rater reliability by pursuing samples with rater connectivity to fully understand the conceptualization of the scale for clinicians.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A.

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters Thesis

Year dc:date.available

2013

Author dc:creator

• Longworth-Reed, Laricia

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kathy E. Green, Ph.D.
• Inna Altschul
• Antonio Olmos

• Child abuse
• Neglect
• Maternal mental health
• Parental functioning
• Screening
• Psychology
• Quantitative Psychology

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• <p>Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.</p>

Language dc:language

en

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.du.edu/etd/863

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.du.edu:etd-1862