Abstract
The objective of this study was to investigate the internal consistency and the construct validity of the Dutch version of
the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS-NL1.0; Buntinx 2006) in individuals with physical disabilities (N = 65). To investigate the construct validity, the relationship between SIS subscales and practical skills (Barthel Index;
BI) was calculated. Support was provided for the internal consistency. The SIS subscales (except Behavior) had moderate to
high intercorrelations and the SIS was able to discriminate between groups with different number of disabilities. However,
weak relationships were found between the BI and four out of eight SIS subscales. For people with physical disabilities, future
revisions of the SIS should also take into consideration limitations in practical skills in other support domains.
the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS-NL1.0; Buntinx 2006) in individuals with physical disabilities (N = 65). To investigate the construct validity, the relationship between SIS subscales and practical skills (Barthel Index;
BI) was calculated. Support was provided for the internal consistency. The SIS subscales (except Behavior) had moderate to
high intercorrelations and the SIS was able to discriminate between groups with different number of disabilities. However,
weak relationships were found between the BI and four out of eight SIS subscales. For people with physical disabilities, future
revisions of the SIS should also take into consideration limitations in practical skills in other support domains.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-11
- DOI 10.1007/s10882-011-9227-3
- Authors
- William Smit, Department of Child and Adolescent Studies, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80.140, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Bart Sabbe, Department Dominiek Savio Institute, Service Centre GID(t)S, Gits, Belgium
- Peter Prinzie, Department of Child and Adolescent Studies, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80.140, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Journal Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
- Online ISSN 1573-3580
- Print ISSN 1056-263X