| Title: |
Developing a Validated Family-School Partnership Assessment for Child Health and Well-Being: A Multidimensional Approach |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Leah M. Lessard; Sara T. Stacy; Carmen M. Culotta; Karen Glueckert (ORCID 0000-0003-1160-0848) |
| Source: |
Journal of School Health. 2025 95(12):1017-1025. |
| Availability: |
Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
9 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Family School Relationship; Partnerships in Education; Child Health; Well Being; Test Construction; Parent Participation; School Culture; Interpersonal Communication; Test Validity |
| DOI: |
10.1111/josh.70065 |
| ISSN: |
0022-4391; 1746-1561 |
| Abstract: |
Background: Family-school partnerships (FSPs) play an important role in supporting child health and well-being. The current study aimed to develop and validate a psychometrically sound instrument to assess FSPs within the context of child health. Methods: The instrument was developed through a mixed-methods three-phased approach, including pilot testing with 105 parent/caregiver (n = 53) and school staff (n = 52) participants. Analytic methods included principal component analysis (PCA) followed by exploratory factor analysis (EFA) that used polychoric correlations. Results: Results of the PCA and EFA analyses refined the instrument to 24 items across two factors: communication, engagement, and culture (14-items), and opportunities and supports for family engagement (10-items). Implications for School Health Policy and Practice: The Family-School Partnership Assessment (FSPA) offers a validated framework to enhance school health initiatives through improved partnership strategies. The FSPA promotes inclusive practices and structured approaches for collaborative family engagement. Conclusions: The FSPA is a feasible and psychometrically valid measure for assessing FSPs within the context of child health. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1489252 |
| Database: |
ERIC |