Development of the Altruism Scale for Children: An Assessment of Caring Behaviors Among Children. (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Swank, Jacqueline M.; Limberg, Dodie; Liu, Ren
• Is Part Of: Measurement & evaluation in counseling & development. Volume 53:Number 1(2020)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 43
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: Altruism -- caring -- children -- instrument development -- behavior; Psychological tests -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Evaluation -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; 361.060287
• DOI: 10.1080/07481756.2019.1667245
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-1756

Abstract

Abstract: This article focuses on the development of the Altruism Scale for Children (ASC). Analyses revealed a one-factor model with internal consistency of 0.89 and test-retest reliability of 0.94. The authors also discuss the implications for using the instrument for assessing the need for interventions and measuring program outcomes.