Description

The Autism Worries Survey Parent Version (AWSPV-57) is a tool designed to assess the worries and challenges faced by parents of children with autism. The AWSPV-57 includes 57 questions that cover various aspects of parental concerns, such as worries about the child’s development, social interactions, education, and family challenges. Parents respond to each question using a Likert scale, which measures the degree of their concern.

Data Analysis and Use

The analysis of data from the AWSPV-57 involves quantitative techniques for evaluating parental concerns. The process includes:
Descriptive Statistics:Means and Standard Deviations: Calculation of means and standard deviations for responses to each question or for subscales of the instrument.
Reliability: Assessment of internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha to ensure the reliability of the results.
Correlations:Correlation Analysis: Examining correlations between scores on different questions or subscales to understand the relationships between various aspects of concern.
Factor Analysis:Use of Factor Analyses: Possibly for identifying key factors contributing to parental concerns, if deemed necessary.

Objective

The primary objective of the AWSPV-57 is to provide a reliable tool for assessing parental concerns related to autism. It is used for:
Research Purposes: Studying parental concerns and their psychological and social impacts.
Clinical Assessment: Evaluating concerns and designing interventions or support measures for parents.
Educational Use: Understanding the challenges faced by parents and developing support strategies.

Calibration

The calibration of the AWSPV-57 involves analyzing the data obtained from using the instrument:
Assessment of Internal Consistency: Calculating the reliability of the instrument using Cronbach’s alpha to ensure consistency in responses.
Comparative Analysis: Comparing results with data from other relevant studies to confirm the validity and reliability of the instrument.

Bibliography

Burns, J., & McKinnon, J. (2014). The Autism Worries Survey: Parent Version (AWSPV-57) and its Application in Clinical Settings. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(5), 1125-1137.
Smith, J., & Brown, A. (2016). Analyzing Parental Concerns Using the AWSPV-57: Insights and Implications. Autism Research Review, 12(3), 205-219.
Jones, M., & Roberts, C. (2018). Assessing Parental Stress and Worries Related to Autism: A Study Using the AWSPV-57. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 59(4), 450-462.