Your browser doesn't support javascript.
loading
Evidence of item bias in a national flourishing measure for autistic youth.
Ross, Samantha M; Haegele, Justin A; Anderson, Kristy; Healy, Sean.
Afiliación
  • Ross SM; College of Applied Health Sciences, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
  • Haegele JA; Old Dominion University, 2009 Student Recreation Center, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • Anderson K; College of Social Work, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA.
  • Healy S; Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Autism Res ; 16(4): 841-854, 2023 04.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36740910
Flourishing is a positive health indicator that aligns with strengths-based perspectives and measures within autism research. Flourishing indicators were recently included in the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) and have been used to evidence disparities in flourishing experienced by autistic children compared to non-autistic peers. Yet, little has been done to examine the utility of standard flourishing items for this population. This study examined the NSCH caregiver-reported flourishing items for measurement item bias. A cross-sectional, representative sample of autistic and non-autistic US children aged 6-17 years (n = 41,691) was drawn from the 2018-2019 NSCH public dataset. A confirmatory factor analysis using a multiple indicators and multiple causes model (MIMIC-CFA) was conducted to (1) test for differential item functioning (DIF; i.e., measurement bias); and (2) estimate latent mean group differences after controlling for DIF. Findings supported a 3-factor (social competence, school motivation, and behavioral control), 10-item model structure consistent with past literature, yet measurement bias was evident for 6 of the 10 items. Persistent group differences, after accounting for DIF and covariates, indicates that caregivers of autistic children perceive their children are experiencing meaningfully lower flourishing outcomes compared to caregivers of non-autistic children. However, evidence of measurement bias for items related to the social competence dimension calls into question the applicability of this measure for autistic children. Further interpretation of group differences and use of this measure should be approached with caution.
Asunto(s)
Palabras clave
Texto completo
Añadir a Mi BVS
Imprimir
XML
PubMed Links
Buscar en Google

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Trastorno Autístico / Trastorno del Espectro Autista Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adolescent / Child / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Autism Res Asunto de la revista: PSIQUIATRIA / TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
Texto completo
Añadir a Mi BVS
Imprimir
XML
PubMed Links
Buscar en Google

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Trastorno Autístico / Trastorno del Espectro Autista Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adolescent / Child / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Autism Res Asunto de la revista: PSIQUIATRIA / TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos