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Hearing and Functioning in Everyday Life Questionnaire : Psychometric Evaluation and Revision

Hearing and Functioning in Everyday Life Questionnaire : Psychometric Evaluation and Revision

Authors :
Karlsson, Elin
Manchaiah, Vinaya
Mäki-Torkko, Elina
Granberg, Sarah
Gustafsson, Johanna
Dahlström, Örjan
Widén, Stephen
Karlsson, Elin
Manchaiah, Vinaya
Mäki-Torkko, Elina
Granberg, Sarah
Gustafsson, Johanna
Dahlström, Örjan
Widén, Stephen
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of the current study was to explore the construct validity and internal consistency reliability of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-based original English version of the Hearing and Functioning in Everyday Life Questionnaire (HFEQ) and to revise the HFEQ based on the results. METHOD: This study used a cross-sectional survey design. The data were collected using an online survey. Adults with self-reported hearing disability (n = 513) from the United States were included. The ICF components of body functions, activity and participation, and environmental factors were tested as the underlying structure of the HFEQ using confirmatory factor analysis and then adjusted by triangulation with previous content validation. RESULTS: The results of the current study confirmed the ICF components of body functions, activity and participation, and environmental factors as underlying constructs of the HFEQ. However, after triangulation with previous content validation, fine adjustments were made. The revised version of the HFEQ includes two removed items and a fine-tuned factor structure. CONCLUSION: The results confirm that the structure of the HFEQ aligns with the ICF, and the overall results indicate that HFEQ has acceptable construct validity and internal consistency.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1428139307
Document Type :
Electronic Resource
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1044.2024_AJA-23-00171