Measurement Integrity of the Family Needs Survey

Abstract

The present study investigated the measurement integrity of data collected using the Family Needs Survey (FNS). The data provided by 53 mothers of children with disabilities were subject to both classical test theory analyses and to factor analysis. The areas that the mothers considered “definite” needs were also compared with similar analyses conducted in a previous study. Results suggest that the FNS yields reasonably valid data regarding family needs.

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