A1 Journal article (refereed)
Psychometric properties of the Assessment Tool for Perceived Agency (ATPA-22) : utility for the rehabilitation of young adults not in education, employment or training (NEETs) (2021)
Lautamo, T., Paltamaa, J., Moilanen, J., & Malinen, K. (2021). Psychometric properties of the Assessment Tool for Perceived Agency (ATPA-22) : utility for the rehabilitation of young adults not in education, employment or training (NEETs). Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 28(2), 97-109. https://doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2020.1782983
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Lautamo, Tiina; Paltamaa, Jaana; Moilanen, Johanna; Malinen, Kaisa
Journal or series: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy
ISSN: 1103-8128
eISSN: 1651-2014
Publication year: 2021
Publication date: 26/06/2020
Volume: 28
Issue number: 2
Pages range: 97-109
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2020.1782983
Publication open access: Not open
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Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/72424
Abstract
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the ATPA-22. Participants were young adults not in education, employment or training (NEETs) and students in higher education (HEI).
Materials and methods: The main data analysis was implemented by Many Faceted Rasch (MFR) analysis.
Results: The ATPA-22 items defined a unidimensional construct with reasonable internal consistency and separation ability. The ATPA-22 was capable of detecting differences between HEI students and young adult NEETs. Nine differential functioning items emerged between the groups.
Conclusions: ATPA-22 shows promise as a tool to assess young adults’ perceived agency. Anyhow, as the individual life situation affects strongly to perceived agency, research on the stability of the ATPA-22 among different populations is needed.
Significance: The purpose of the ATPA-22 is to measure perceived agency of individuals, and to identify aspects of agency in need for support. ATPA-22 can be used as a tool for promoting self-awareness of occupational challenges.
Keywords: participation; human agency; self-knowledge; social rehabilitation; young adults; Rasch model
Free keywords: participation; agency; perceived agency; young adults; Rasch measurement
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Ministry reporting: Yes
VIRTA submission year: 2021
JUFO rating: 1
