An observation-based instrument to measure what children with disabilities do on the playground: A Rasch analysis
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Grady-Dominguez, Patricia, Bundy, Anita, Ragen, Jo, Wyver, Shirley, Villeneuve, Michelle, Naughton, Geraldine, Tranter, Paul, Eakman, Aaron, Hepburn, Susan and Beetham, Kassia. (2019). An observation-based instrument to measure what children with disabilities do on the playground: A Rasch analysis. International Journal of Play. 8(1), pp. 79 - 93. https://doi.org/10.1080/21594937.2019.1580340
Authors | Grady-Dominguez, Patricia, Bundy, Anita, Ragen, Jo, Wyver, Shirley, Villeneuve, Michelle, Naughton, Geraldine, Tranter, Paul, Eakman, Aaron, Hepburn, Susan and Beetham, Kassia |
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Abstract | The school playground provides a natural context for play observation for children of all abilities. However, play promoters interested in designing and assessing playground interventions are limited by a lack of quantitative observation tools to measure playground play sophistication for groups of children. We used Rasch analysis to evaluate the psychometric properties of a novel iPad application designed to capture observational data on the playground for children with autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disability. This initial investigation provides strong evidence for construct validity and moderate evidence for reliability. We suggest directions for further measure development and calibration. In conclusion, this observation tool has potential to contribute to a more nuanced understanding of playground play for children of all abilities. |
Keywords | outdoor play; playground; Rasch; autism spectrum disorder; intellectual disability |
Year | 2019 |
Journal | International Journal of Play |
Journal citation | 8 (1), pp. 79 - 93 |
Publisher | Routledge |
ISSN | 2159-4953 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/21594937.2019.1580340 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85064011782 |
Page range | 79 - 93 |
Research Group | Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Grant ID | ARC/DP140101792 |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8q399/an-observation-based-instrument-to-measure-what-children-with-disabilities-do-on-the-playground-a-rasch-analysis
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