Factor Structure and Construct Validity of Children Participation Assessment Scale in Activities Outside of School-Parent Version (CPAS-P)

Abstract

The aim of this study was assess the factor structure, reliability and construct validity of the Children Participation Assessment Scale in Activities Outside of School-Parent Version (CPAS-P). The participants of this study were 700 parents of children aged 6-12 years. For data analysis, the confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability were conducted. Convergent validity was calculated by correlation with the Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale. The results indicated the CPAS-P has good internal reliability. Overall, Cronbach's alpha for the participation measures ranged between 0.87 and 0.91, indicating good homogeneity, and Spearman correlations for convergent validity was acceptable. The temporal stability of the CPAS-P was supported with Intra-Class Correlations ranging from 0.79 to 0.94. Therefore, the CPAS-P, which evaluates all eight areas of occupation (i.e., activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, play, leisure, social participation, education, work, and sleep/rest) has demonstrated good psychometric properties; and can be used as a reliable and valid measure to assess children's participation at the age of 6-12 years.

Keywords: Child participation; occupation; out-of-school activities; parent's questionnaire.