Subjective well-being measures for children were developed within the PROMIS project: presentation of first results.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aims of this Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) study were to (1) conceptualize children's subjective well-being (SWB) and (2) produce item pools with excellent content validity for calibration and use in computerized adaptive testings (CATs).

Study design and setting

Children's SWB was defined through semistructured interviews with experts, children (aged 8-17 years), parents, and a systematic literature review to identify item concepts comprehensively covering the full spectrum of SWB. Item concepts were transformed into item expressions and evaluated for comprehensibility using cognitive interviews, reading level analysis, and translatability review.

Results

Children's SWB comprises affective (positive affect) and global

SUBMITTER: Ravens-Sieberer U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4120943 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature