Construct Validity of the Sensory Integration Infant Routines Questionnaire (SIIRQ)
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| Title: | Construct Validity of the Sensory Integration Infant Routines Questionnaire (SIIRQ) |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Cátia Couço Lucas (ORCID |
| Source: | Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development. 2025 45(3-4):472-486. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Material Development, Construct Validity, Infants, Toddlers, Sensory Integration, Questionnaires, Media Adaptation |
| Geographic Terms: | Portugal |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09575146.2024.2373372 |
| ISSN: | 0957-5146 1472-4421 |
| Abstract: | The Sensory Integration Infant Routines Questionnaire (SIIRQ) is designed to identify sensory integration difficulties through observation of participation in infant co-occupations. Identifying sensory integration and participation issues at an early age is of utmost importance given that these difficulties can affect many areas in the child's life and consequently, the family's dynamics and routines. This study examined the construct validity of the SIIRQ using hypothesis testing to differentiate between typically developing children (n = 1219) and children with identified sensory integration issues (n = 75). The difference between the two groups was statistically significant in the various subscales, with the exception of the Diaper Changing/Sphincter Control subscale. Results support using the SIIRQ to identify sensory integration difficulties by questioning caregivers about daily activities inherent to the routine of the child and family. We hope that the SIIRQ can be used by health and education professionals who deal with children on a daily basis to enable referral for a comprehensive and detailed evaluation of sensory integration and participation challenges. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1487372 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The Sensory Integration Infant Routines Questionnaire (SIIRQ) is designed to identify sensory integration difficulties through observation of participation in infant co-occupations. Identifying sensory integration and participation issues at an early age is of utmost importance given that these difficulties can affect many areas in the child's life and consequently, the family's dynamics and routines. This study examined the construct validity of the SIIRQ using hypothesis testing to differentiate between typically developing children (n = 1219) and children with identified sensory integration issues (n = 75). The difference between the two groups was statistically significant in the various subscales, with the exception of the Diaper Changing/Sphincter Control subscale. Results support using the SIIRQ to identify sensory integration difficulties by questioning caregivers about daily activities inherent to the routine of the child and family. We hope that the SIIRQ can be used by health and education professionals who deal with children on a daily basis to enable referral for a comprehensive and detailed evaluation of sensory integration and participation challenges. |
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| ISSN: | 0957-5146 1472-4421 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09575146.2024.2373372 |
