A5100784749- Family and Disability Support Research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Disability Education and Employment
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Family Support in Illness
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion
- Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Consumer Retail Behavior Studies
- Advanced Statistical Modeling Techniques
- E-commerce and Technology Innovations
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
University of California, Santa Barbara
2012-2025
Southwest University
2023-2025
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2024-2025
Hong Kong Jockey Club
2025
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2015-2024
University of Leeds
2023
Zhengzhou University
2022-2023
China Automotive Technology and Research Center
2022-2023
Guizhou Electric Power Design and Research Institute
2023
Leeds Arts University
2023
In this qualitative inquiry we investigated the conceptualization of family quality life. Focus groups and individual interviews were conducted with 187 individuals: members (e.g., parents, siblings) children a disability, individuals without service providers, administrators. Data collected in urban rural settings to elicit participants' understanding Ten domains life identified described terms subdomains, indicators, key points raised by participants. Implications are discussed future...
The concept of quality life is increasingly being used internationally in the field intellectual disabilities. We surveyed three respondent groups representing five geographical groupings on importance and use 24 core indicators most commonly reported international literature. Results suggest (a) similar profiles across groups, but differences frequency per response category; (b) significant mean scores for both geographic groupings; (c) factors generally grouped into eight domains. are...
Abstract The conceptualization of individual quality life is reasonably well established, and now family intellectual disability emerging as an important field study. This article examines comparative in three types families: those with a child who has Down syndrome, autism, similar household composition but without disability. Data were collected using the Family Quality Life Survey, which was sent to participating families, by interviews selected families on follow‐up basis. from 3 groups...
This study applied three family measures (ratings of service adequacy or implementation, satisfaction with the family–professional partnership, and quality life) to a sample families young children in one Midwestern U.S. state. The results suggest that: (a) more often believe they are receiving adequate amounts services for their child, but tend not family; (b) respondents be satisfied partnerships primary provider, lower ratings provider's ability meet child's individual needs provide...
There is considerable debate in the area of individual quality life research regarding factor structure and hierarchical nature construct. Our purpose this study was to test via structural equation modeling an a priori model consisting eight first-order factors one second-order factor. Data were collected from 769 individuals with mild or moderate intellectual disability 15 countries four geographic regions. They all completed multidimensional questionnaire. The presence single empirically...
Differential item functioning (DIF) occurs when the probability of responding in a particular category to an differs for members different groups who are matched on construct being measured. The identification DIF is important valid measurement. This research evaluates improved version Lord’s χ 2 Wald test comparing response model parameter estimates between two groups. uses better approaches computation covariance matrix and equating parameters across There algorithms implemented IRTPro...
The concept of family quality life has emerged as an important outcome service provision for children with disabilities and their families. In this article, we report families' perceptions advocacy efforts the impact these on life. A total 104 respondents participated in focus groups individual interviews. Through qualitative analysis identified two themes related to parents' about actions: Advocacy obligation a means improve services. Three also regarding enhances coping, involves struggle,...
Abstract The International Family Quality of Life Project, begun in 1997, involves the collaboration a team researchers from Australia, Canada, Israel, and United States whose aim was to conceptualize “family quality life” develop survey tool. authors describe basis for conceptualization explain development process. An initial version (the Survey—FQoLS‐2000) used collect FQoL data across several countries early 2000s. experiences respondents administrators subsequent analysis suggested...
This study examined family quality of life (FQOL) Turkish families who have children with intellectual disabilities (ID) and autism. To research the perceptions FQOL relevant predictive relationships, data were gathered from 3,009 ID The collected by using a Socio-demographic Family Information Form, Beach Center Quality Life Scale, Support Scale. subdomain autism slightly above moderate level; highest in Interaction domain, lowest Physical/Material Well-Being domain. We computed significant...
The inclusion of all learners in mainstream classrooms is an objective for schools internationally. aim this study was to test the psychometric properties newly developed Inclusive Practices Scale (IPS) determine if intention use inclusive practices could be predicted from participants' attitudes and efficacy scores. Participants included 390 pre-service educators four countries (Australia, India, Canada, Hong Kong). Results suggest that IPS both a reliable valid instrument, with teaching...
The field of early intervention has recognized a growing need to study contributing factors family outcomes such as quality life (FQOL). This 130 fathers and 234 mothers families in childhood programs explores the associations between income severity disability, fathers' mothers' satisfaction with their FQOL. results reveal that disability is significant predictor ratings FQOL; FQOL, but not fathers; there no interaction effect respect
As a new extension of individual quality-of-life (QOL) framework that has been widely embraced in the field disability to affect policy making, guide service delivery, and enhance outcomes individuals with disabilities, family quality life (FQoL) increasingly recognized as an important concept area supports for families children disabilities last two decades. This article provides overview FQoL conceptualization by introducing conceptual frameworks are influential international research...
Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) seem to have difficulty dealing complex social situations, which is likely related their challenges in understanding others’ perspectives, according the Theory of Mind (ToM). The purpose this preliminary study was examine effect multiple exemplar training (MET) on acquisition, maintenance, and generalization basic theory-of-mind skills three Chinese adolescents ASD by employing a single-case, multiple-probe design. Results suggest that MET...
Abstract Eotetranychus kankitus is an important pest on several agricultural crops, and its resistance to pesticides has promoted the exploration of biological control strategies. Beauveria bassiana Neoseiulus barkeri have been identified as potential agents for suppressing spider mites. This study aimed investigate pathogenicity B. E. compatibility with N. . Results showed that among five tested strains , Bb025 exhibited highest level Higher application rates (1 × 10 8 conidia/mL) led a...
Teachers whose students had trouble independently accessing the online curriculum during COVID-19 learning to rely heavily on parents. This paper presents findings from interviews with elementary special educators regarding their experiences collaborating parents while teaching online. Thematic analysis generated four themes: prioritising non-academic support; increases in mutual understanding; implementing educational content; and providing feedback emphasised socio-emotional support...
Background Pesticides are widely used in agricultural production to control insect pests and regulate plant growth China, which may result the presence of some pesticide residues vegetables. However, few studies monitoring pesticides have been conducted Henan Province. The aim this study was evaluate level commonly consumed vegetables regions Methods In study, we collected 5,576 samples 15 different 17 areas from Province during 2020. Eight kinds were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass...
In positive behavior support (PBS) practices, one critical issue involves helping professionals understand and respect the values of families from culturally diverse backgrounds. This article summarizes embedded cultural PBS represented in four key features process: collaborative partnerships, functional assessment, contextual fit, meaningful lifestyle outcomes. With acknowledgment acculturation, contrast between Chinese is illustrated context implementing for American families.