A Computerized Adaptive Test for the Knowledge of Effective Parenting Test-Internalizing Module: Instrument Validation Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The development of efficient, scalable, and precise tools to assess knowledge of evidence-based parenting strategies is critical, particularly as increased parenting knowledge is a core target of many intervention programs.

Objective

This study aimed to develop and evaluate a computerized adaptive testing version of the Knowledge of Effective Parenting Test-Internalizing module (KEPT-I CAT).

Methods

Using computerized adaptive testing simulations from a large (n=1000) national dataset, we compared the performance of the KEPT-I CAT to both the full-length Knowledge of Effective Parenting Test-Internalizing module and a 10-item static short form (KEPT-I Brief).

Results

Results indicated that the KEPT-I CAT achieved comparable efficiency to the KEPT-I B

SUBMITTER: Lindhiem O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12904350 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature