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 |
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Pages (from-to) | 210-220 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 Jul 1 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Rehabilitation
- Applied Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health