Review of the Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment and the Preferences for Activity of Children

Abstract

The Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) and Preferences for Activity of Children (PAC) are questionnaire-based assessments that are completed by self-report or by interview. The tool was published in 2004, and unless otherwise cited, all information describing the CAPE and PAC in this paper was obtained from the assessment manual (King et al., 2004) therefore the CAPE and PAC are not referenced except where direct quotations occur or alternate sources are used. The CAPE and PAC were developed using a clearly articulated conceptual model and focus. The CAPE measures multiple dimensions of participation, including participation diversity, intensity, with whom and where participation occurs, and enjoyment. The PAC measures activity preference. Both measures include 55 informal and formal activities that can be organized into five activity types: recreational, active-physical, social, skill-based, and self-improvement. Current evidence supports that the tools' validity and reliability is adequate. The detailed assessment of participation is highly useful for practice and research.