| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 347219 | Children and Youth Services Review | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This article presents the development of a Residential Care Youth Needs Assessment (RCYNA) instrument. In two studies, initial evidence regarding the RCYNA psychometric properties was obtained using a sample of youth in residential care. Results show adequate levels of content and face validity, reliability and concurrent validity.
Research highlights► We present the initial psychometric properties of a needs assessment instrument. ► Instrument comprises five dimensions of needs assessment of youth in residential care. ► Instrument's content validity was assessed using youth experts. ► Dimensions show good internal reliability. ► Instrument shows concurrent validity regarding the frequency of use of care services.
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Authors
Maria Manuela Calheiros, Diniz Lopes, Joana Nunes Patrício,