# Psychometric Validation of the Independent Living Skills Measure for Care-Experienced Young People
> Cordier R.

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/pub_scopus_105036155387
Jurnal / Konferensi: Research on Social Work Practice
Tahun terbit: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315261427301
ISSN: 10497315
Kuartil SJR: Q1
Citations: 0

## Authors
- Cordier R.

## Abstract
Purpose This study addressed the need for a psychometrically validated independent living skills measure for care-experienced young people. Existing instruments lack adequate validation and do not reflect the diverse developmental and contextual realities of out-of-home care. Method An initial pool of 193 items was refined to 42 through expert review and pilot testing with young people aged 14 to 25 years. The measure was administered to 122 care-experienced participants in Western Australia. Psychometric evaluation followed the consensus-based standards for the selection of health measurement outcomes (COSMIN) framework and included exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, internal consistency reliability, hypothesis testing for construct validity, and interpretability. Results The final instrument comprised 28 items across eight domains and demonstrated good structural validity, acceptable model fit, and strong internal consistency. Hypothesis testing supported construct validity, while interpretability analyses revealed ceiling effects for two domains. Discussion The measure provides a psychometrically sound tool to guide targeted transition planning and support for care-experienced young people.

## Keywords
- Psychology
- Interpretability
- Construct validity
- Psychometrics
- Differential item functioning
- Construct (python library)
- Rasch model
- Measure (data warehouse)
- Clinical psychology
- Confirmatory factor analysis
- Item response theory
- Internal consistency
- Ceiling effect
- Exploratory factor analysis
- Applied psychology
- Test validity
- Measurement invariance
- Psychometric testing
- Test (biology)
- Young adult
- Developmental psychology
- Reliability (semiconductor)
- Classical test theory
- Self-report study
- Structural equation modeling
- Item analysis
- Polytomous Rasch model
- Criterion validity
- Face validity
- Consistency (knowledge bases)
- Scale (ratio)
- Activities of daily living
- Self-efficacy
- Independent living
- Psychological testing
- Discriminant validity

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