Keywords
life skills measurement, practitioner perceptions, measurement development
Abstract
Youth practitioners often select life skills as intentionally targeted program outcomes. While research findings suggest the efficacy of program experiences to positively influence a variety of life skills, it remains difficult to compare these findings due to measurement incongruities. Individual life skills (e.g., leadership, decision making, etc.) often lack standardized conceptualizations and measurement approaches. The purpose of the study reported here was to gather data about practitioners' perceptions of those life skill domains most in need of measurement development. Based on the results of the study, 10 life skill sub-domains are recommended for future measurement development efforts.
Original Publication Citation
Duerden, M. D., & Witt, P. A. (2011). Assessing the need for the development of standardized life skills measures. Journal of Extension, 49(5). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2011october/rb5.php
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Duerden, Mat D. and Witt, Peter A., "Assessing the Need for the Development of Standardized Life Skills Measures" (2011). Faculty Publications. 8794.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/8794
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2011
Publisher
Journal of Extension
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Experience Design and Management
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