Dimensionality of the contact with disabled persons scale: Results from exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses

Steven R. Pruett; Eun Jeong Lee; Fong Chan; Hung Wang Ming Hung Wang; Frank J. Lane

doi:10.1177/0034355207311310

Dimensionality of the contact with disabled persons scale: Results from exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses

Steven R. Pruett, Eun Jeong Lee, Fong Chan, Hung Wang Ming Hung Wang, Frank J. Lane

Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Counseling

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the dimensionality of the Contact With Disabled Persons Scale (CDP). An exploratory factor analysis of the CDP yielded three factors: General Interpersonal Contacts, Positive Contact Experiences, and Negative Contact Experiences. A confirmatory factor analysis provided further evidence for the stability and generalizability of this three-factor solution. The CDP factors were also analyzed in the predicted directions, with several attitude measures, other psychosocial instruments, and a set of demographic variables. A discussion of how this scale can be used in attitudes toward disability research is provided.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	210-220
Number of pages	11
Journal	Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
Volume	51
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0034355207311310
Publication status	Published - 2008 Jul 1

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Rehabilitation
Applied Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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