Attachment in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Preliminary Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of the Manchester Attachment Scale-Third Party Observational Measure

Autor/inn/en	Penketh, Victoria; Hare, Dougal Julian; Flood, Andrea; Walker, Samantha
Titel	Attachment in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Preliminary Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of the Manchester Attachment Scale-Third Party Observational Measure
Quelle	In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 27 (2014) 5, S.458-470 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1360-2322
DOI	10.1111/jar.12070
Schlagwörter	Adults; Mental Retardation; Attachment Behavior; Psychometrics; Measures (Individuals); Caregivers; Personality Measures; Rating Scales; Measurement Techniques; Test Reliability; Test Validity; Scores; Correlation; Behavior Problems; Security (Psychology) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Geistige Behinderung; Attachment; Bindungsverhalten; Psychometry; Psychometrie; Messdaten; Caregiver; Carer; Betreuungsperson; Pfleger; Rating-Skala; Messtechnik; Testreliabilität; Testvalidität; Korrelation; Security; Psychology; Sicherheit
Abstract	Background: The Manchester Attachment Scale-Third party observational measure (MAST) was developed to assess secure attachment style for adults with intellectual disabilities. The psychometric properties of the MAST were examined. Materials and Methods: Professional carers (N = 40) completed the MAST and measures related to the construct of attachment theory [Edward Zigler-Yale Personality Questionnaire (EZPQ), Emotional Rating Scale (ERS) and the Learning Disability Casemix Scale (LDCS)] regarding individuals with an intellectual disability (N = 57). Individuals with an intellectual disability (N = 14) completed the Self-report Assessment of Attachment Security (SRAAS). Results: The MAST was found to have good internal consistency, test-retest reliability and convergent validity. MAST scores were negatively correlated with level of intellectual disability and challenging behaviour (CB) as measured by LDCS. Conclusions: Support was provided for the reliability and validity of the MAST and a relationship between attachment security, level of intellectual disability and CB. The results of the study and implications of attachment theory for service provision are discussed. (As Provided).
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