ERIC Number: EJ1048428
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-2168-6653
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A Psychometric Validation of the Internal and External Motivation to Respond without Prejudice toward People with Disabilities Scale
Pruett, Steven R.; Deiches, Jon; Pfaller, Joseph; Moser, Erin; Chan, Fong
Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, v28 n1 p24-32 2014
Objective: To determine the factorial validity of the Internal and External Motivation to Respond without Prejudice toward People with Disabilities Scale (D-IMS/EMS). Design: A quantitative descriptive design using factor analysis. Participants: 233 rehabilitation counseling and rehabilitation services students. Results: Both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis provided evidence for the 2-factor structure of the D-IMS/EMS. The internal motivation and external motivation factors were found to correlate with the Attitudes toward Disabled Persons-Form A and the Contact with Disabled Persons Scale in the predicted direction. Conclusions: The D-IMS/EMS appears to have sufficient reliability and validity; the 2-factor solution was found to be acceptable. Further research with other groups of participants is needed.
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Program Validation, Motivation, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Rehabilitation Counseling, Factor Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Item Analysis, Social Work, Counselor Training, Factor Structure, College Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Attitudes Toward Disabled Persons Scale
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