ERIC Number: EJ954213
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Oct
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Assessing the Need for the Development of Standardized Life Skills Measures
Duerden, Mat D.; Witt, Peter A.
Journal of Extension, v49 n5 Article 5RIB5 Oct 2011
Youth practitioners often select life skills as intentionally targeted program outcomes. While research findings suggest the efficacy of program experiences to positively influence a variety of life skills, it remains difficult to compare these findings due to measurement incongruities. Individual life skills (e.g., leadership, decision making, etc.) often lack standardized conceptualizations and measurement approaches. The purpose of the study reported here was to gather data about practitioners' perceptions of those life skill domains most in need of measurement development. Based on the results of the study, 10 life skill sub-domains are recommended for future measurement development efforts. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Measurement, Youth, Evaluation, Youth Programs, Development, Scores, Weighted Scores
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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