Development of a social inclusion index to capture subjective and objective life domains (Phase II): psychometric development study

Abstract

The National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment programme.

Validation of the Social Inclusion Scale with Students

“…As yet there is no "gold-standard" measure of social inclusion (Huxley et al, 2012;Secker, Hacking, Kent, Shenton, & Spandler, 2009). This is problematic, as social inclusion is proving to play a key role in the establishment of mental health and wellbeing; which in turn has led to interventions (such as community-based arts-for-health activities) aimed at increasing social inclusion; which require evaluation with a systematically developed and validated measure of social inclusion.…”

“…In addition, a shortened version of the SIS (12 items) has been shown to be responsive to change over time brought about by a specific intervention designed to promote social inclusion (Margrove, SE-SURG, Heydinrych, & Secker, 2013). However, test-retest reliability and construct validity of the SIS requires assessment (Huxley et al, 2012;Secker et al, 2009). Furthermore, Huxley et al (2012) and Secker et al (2009) have pointed out the need to validate the SIS in the general population.…”

“…However, test-retest reliability and construct validity of the SIS requires assessment (Huxley et al, 2012;Secker et al, 2009). Furthermore, Huxley et al (2012) and Secker et al (2009) have pointed out the need to validate the SIS in the general population.…”

“…The Social and Community Opportunities Profile (SCOPE: Huxley et al, 2012) The SCOPE includes both objective and subjective measures of social inclusion. The SCOPE short version (48 items) has shown good internal consistency (overall), good test-retest reliability (in a student sample at two week follow-up), and was able to discriminate between mental health groups.…”

“…By way of introduction the concept of social inclusion and previous development of the SIS are outlined. The methods used for the present study are then described, covering participant recruitment and power analysis, the materials selected for comparison with the SIS (Berry, Rodgers, & Dear, 2007;Huxley et al, 2012;Tennant et al, 2007) and the procedures for data collection and analysis. Results are presented in relation to internal consistency, test-retest reliability and convergent validity (one aspect of construct validity).…”