Development and validation of the self-acceptance scale for persons with early blindness: the SAS-EB.

ABSTRACT: Investigations of self-acceptance are critical to understanding the development and maintenance of psychological health. However, valid and reliable instruments for measuring self-acceptance in persons with early blindness have yet to be developed. The current research describes three studies designed to develop and validate the Self-acceptance Scale for Persons with Early Blindness (SAS-EB). In Study 1, we developed the initial item pool. Thirty-three items were generated, based on data from specialized literature and from 2 focus groups. Items were organized in a three-factor structure, theoretically predicted for SAS-EB - (1) body acceptance, (2) self-protection from social stigmas, and (3) feeling and believing in one's capacities. In Study 2, information obtained from a panel of 9 exp

SUBMITTER: Morgado FF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4182093 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature