Brianne H Kothari1, Bowen McBeath2,3, Lew Bank2,3, Paul Sorenson2, Jeff Waid4, Sara Jade Webb2. 1. Oregon State University-Cascades, Bend, OR, USA. 2. Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA. 3. Oregon Social Learning Center, Eugene, OR, USA. 4. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This article introduces a youth-reported measure (Essential Youth Experiences [EYE]) developed to assess the experiences of foster youth in their home environment and their critical relationships across a number of service systems. Empirically, the article reports on the psychometric properties of a 9-item scale within the EYE that measures the construct of positive home integration (PHI). METHODS: The EYE was administered to 328 preadolescent and adolescent youth (164 sibling dyads) enrolled in a larger randomized clinical trial. RESULTS: Correlational analysis suggests that the PHI Scale shows good psychometric properties and strong current and predictive validity. CONCLUSION: The PHI is a reliable and valid scale that measures youth perspectives of inclusion in the foster home and relationships with their foster care provider. This scale quickly gathers youth perspectives and differentiates between youth who have more versus less significant needs. Implications for research and social work practice are discussed.
OBJECTIVES: This article introduces a youth-reported measure (Essential Youth Experiences [EYE]) developed to assess the experiences of foster youth in their home environment and their critical relationships across a number of service systems. Empirically, the article reports on the psychometric properties of a 9-item scale within the EYE that measures the construct of positive home integration (PHI). METHODS: The EYE was administered to 328 preadolescent and adolescent youth (164 sibling dyads) enrolled in a larger randomized clinical trial. RESULTS: Correlational analysis suggests that the PHI Scale shows good psychometric properties and strong current and predictive validity. CONCLUSION: The PHI is a reliable and valid scale that measures youth perspectives of inclusion in the foster home and relationships with their foster care provider. This scale quickly gathers youth perspectives and differentiates between youth who have more versus less significant needs. Implications for research and social work practice are discussed.
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Keywords:
foster home; foster youth; home environment; scale development; siblings
Authors: Heather L Storer; Susan E Barkan; Linnea L Stenhouse; Caroline Eichenlaub; Anastasia Mallillin; Kevin P Haggerty Journal: Child Youth Serv Rev Date: 2014-07
Authors: Brianne H Kothari; Bowen McBeath; Emilie Lamson-Siu; Sara Jade Webb; Paul Sorenson; Hannah Bowen; Jeff Waid; Lew Bank Journal: Eval Program Plann Date: 2014-08-24