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Foster Parent Experiences Measure

 

Scale name: Foster Parent Experiences Measure

 Scale overview

This set of questions uses different ratings for different items.

 Author(s) Denby, Ramona, Rindfleisch, Nolan, & Bean, Gerald. (1999).

 Items

The items assess different experiences of foster parents.

 

Response Type Likert-type scales with different ranges.

 Sample item

From the Training Effect variable: “ I felt competent to handle the types of children placed in my home.” See the PsycTESTS references for more sample items.

 

Reliability & Validity

Not included in the PsycTESTS entry.

 Availability

According to Science Direct, “Reprint requests should be addressed to Dr. Ramona Denby, University of Nevada Las Vegas, School of Social Work, 4505 Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV 89154”

 Permissions -- if identified

Test content may be reproduced and used for non-commercial research and educational purposes without seeking written permission. Distribution must be controlled, meaning only to the participants engaged in the research or enrolled in the educational activity. Any other type of reproduction or distribution of test content is not authorized without written permission from the author and publisher. Always include a credit line that contains the source citation and copyright owner when writing about or using any test.

SCOPES domain = Social/relationships

 Reference(s)

Denby, Ramona, Rindfleisch, Nolan, & Bean, Gerald. (1999). Predictors of foster parents' satisfaction and intent to continue to foster. Child Abuse & Neglect, 23(3), 287-303. doi: 10.1016/S0145-2134(98)00126-4

Denby, R., Rindfleisch, N., & Bean, G. (1999). Foster Parent Experiences Measure [Database record]. Retrieved from PsycTESTS. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/t20685-000

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