Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Journal of Adolescence
Author ORCID Identifier
Troy E. Beckert https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6648-1220
Diana Meter https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6178-975X
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Publication Date
10-6-2023
First Page
1
Last Page
16
Abstract
Background: Although diagnosis and identification of IDD is improving, adolescents with IDD receive limited attention in research, particularly concerning their psychosocial development. Measures developed and normed with typically developing populations may not be appropriate for IDD populations and may result in biased assessment. Aim: This study aimed to develop and validate modified psychosocial development assessments for adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), addressing the absence of such assessments.
Method: It involved two phases: modifying existing instruments and validating the revised versions. Four stakeholder groups participated: adolescents with IDD, parents, and scholars in adolescent developmental and disabilities. Validation included two groups: neurotypical adolescents completing both measures and IDD adolescents completing modified measures.
Results: Confirmatory factor analyses identified the need to adjust or eliminate scales for better understanding by individuals with IDD. The modified instruments provided suitable measures for assessing psychosocial development in adolescents with IDD.
Discussion: All the scales allowed for accommodation toward comprehension for those with IDD except for identity formation. Further work is needed to understand the challenges associated with assessing identity formation in adolescents with IDD. The active involvement of and participation from adolescents with IDD and their parents in this research was paramount to understanding their comprehension and needs.
Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of tailored assessments for accurate measurement of IDD individuals' development, benefiting the assessment of all adolescents.
Recommended Citation
Maxey, M., Beckert, T. E., Meter, D., & Landon, T. (2023). Psychosocial Development Measures Modification for Adolescents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Journal of Adolescence, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1002/jad.12262.
Comments
This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Maxey, M., Beckert, T. E., Meter, D., & Landon, T. (2023). Psychosocial Development Measures Modification for Adolescents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Journal of Adolescence, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1002/jad.12262. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. This article may not be enhanced, enriched or otherwise transformed into a derivative work, without express permission from Wiley or by statutory rights under applicable legislation. Copyright notices must not be removed, obscured or modified. The article must be linked to Wiley’s version of record on Wiley Online Library and any embedding, framing or otherwise making available the article or pages thereof by third parties from platforms, services and websites other than Wiley Online Library must be prohibited.