학술논문
Psychometric Analysis of the Group Climate Inventory--Revised in Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability or Borderline Intellectual Functioning in a Secure Residential Facility
Document Type
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Reports - Research
Author
Turhan, A. (ORCID 0000-0001-8923-3350 ); Roest, J. J.; Delforterie, M. J. (ORCID 0000-0001-7987-4664 ); Van der Helm, G. H. P.; Neimeijer, E. G. (ORCID 0000-0002-6119-7287 ); Didden, R.
Source
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1360-2322
1468-3148
1468-3148
Abstract
Background: In secure residential facilities, group climate perceptions of clients with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning are systematically assessed for quality improvement. A valid and reliable measure may ensure that this process is consistent. The Group Climate Inventory--Revised (GCI-R) is a new measure to assess group climate perceptions. Method: Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted in 148 adult clients (79% male) with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning in a secure facility to examine internal structure validity and internal consistency reliability of the GCI-R. Results: The results indicate support for the five-factor structure of the GCI-R ('Support', 'Growth', 'Repression', 'Peer interactions', and 'Physical environment'). The internal consistency reliability of its scales ranged from acceptable to good ([alpha]: 0.72-0.87; [omega]: 0.76-0.86). Conclusion: The GCI-R demonstrates evidence of psychometric adequacy when applied to adult clients with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning in secure residential facilities.