Subagya Subagya; Munawir Yusuf; Priyono Priyono; Erma Kumala Sari; Arsy Anggrellanggi
Volume 12, Issue 2 , June 2025, , Pages 73-80
Abstract
Background: This study aims to explore the psychometric properties of a tool designed to assess and improve the identification of talents in children with special needs in Indonesia.
Method: ...
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Background: This study aims to explore the psychometric properties of a tool designed to assess and improve the identification of talents in children with special needs in Indonesia.
Method: This study used a cross-sectional and descriptive quantitative design. The qualitative part involved teachers from special schools in Indonesia who were purposefully selected. The quantitative part's sample size consisted of 354 participants chosen through random sampling. The qualitative data were analyzed by transcribing interviews and coding the main themes through several steps. Content validity, item analysis, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability were examined for the quantitative analysis.
Results: The qualitative analysis revealed that the talents of children with special needs in Indonesia can be categorized into six areas: cognitive, language, movement, social and emotional skills, learning and education, and daily life skills. The items' Content Validity Ratio (CVR) ranged from 0.8 to 1. The correlation between each item and the scale's total score indicated that all items were significantly correlated with the total score. Exploratory factor analysis supported the existence of six factors, all of which demonstrated acceptable factor loadings.
Conclusion: This study's findings suggest that the children's behavioral questionnaire possesses acceptable psychometric properties and is suitable for research and rehabilitation activities.
