Psychometric validation of the Family Outcome Survey-Revised in Singapore.
This study sought to examine the construct validity of the Family Outcomes Survey-Revised (FOS-R) in Singapore, describe the extent to which family outcomes of early childhood intervention (ECI) are attained, and obtain caregivers' perception on the extent to which ECI has served their needs. The FOS-R was translated into Chinese (simplified) and Malay for use in Singapore. Bilingual (i.e., English-Chinese and English-Malay) versions of the instrument were distributed to caregivers of young children with disabilities receiving ECI in four centers in Singapore. A total of 291 surveys were available for analyses (response rate of 43.1%). Confirmatory factor analyses indicated that there was a fit between the current data set and the FOS-R structure proposed by the developers. Overall, the participants reported moderately high attainment of family outcomes. They also reported that the ECI programs were mostly helpful. Other aspects of the cross-cultural application of instruments were considered and implications for local service provision as well as directions for future research were discussed.
National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Electronic address: kenpoon@gmail.com.
Kenneth K
KK
Poon
National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Nona
N
Ooi
National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Rebecca
R
Bull
RTI International, USA.
Donald B
DB
Bailey
D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D019988:Children with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D018479:Early Intervention, Educational / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004505:Education, Nonprofessional / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012846:Singapore; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014175:Translating
Early childhood intervention; Family Outcomes Survey-Revised; Singapore