It also takes teachers to tango

Using social validity assessment to refine an intervention design

Bibliographic Data

ID21578386
AuthorsFlorianne Rademaker (0000-0001-9533-2419, University of Groningen, corresponding author), Anke De Boer (0000-0003-3742-4117, University of Groningen), Elisa Küpers (0000-0002-4016-0709, University of Groningen), Alexander Minnaert (0000-0003-3886-1634, University of Groningen)
Year2021
Volume107
Pages101749
Publication date2021-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Educational Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0883-0355 • E-ISSN: 1873-538X
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.ijer.2021.101749
OpenAlexW3134951895
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited61

Interventions are not always implemented with fidelity in education thereby confining their effectiveness. Socially valid interventions that match the needs and demands of teachers are implemented with more fidelity. This design study aims to elucidate which factors enhance or impede the social validity of an intervention aimed at promoting the social participation of students with disabilities. A social validity assessment via interviews was conducted with 17 kindergarten teachers. The results show that teachers evaluated the intervention on all three dimensions of social validity: goals, procedures, and (expected) effect. Teachers were predominantly positive about the intervention, though, five intervention aspects were considered challenging and need alteration. This study demonstrates that social validity assessment can be a valuable tool in refining interventions

Developmental psychology · External validity · Fidelity · Medical education · Psychological intervention · Psychometrics · Test validity · Applied Psychology · Behavioral and Psychological Studies · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders · Computer Science · Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology

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