Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Climate Survey (CANPCS)

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Climate Survey (CANPCS)
Test Type:
Original
Acronym:
CANPCS
Source Used:
The majority of metadata for this record was created from PsycINFO Record: 2020-40102-001
Purpose:
The purpose of this survey is to examine beliefs about whether child abuse and neglect is a significant problem in the local community, self-efficacy toward preventing child abuse and neglect, personal and community responsibility to reduce child abuse and neglect, confidence that child abuse and neglect can be reduced, and perceptions about effective prevention approaches.
Description:
The Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Climate Survey (CANPCS; Todahl et al., 2020) was developed to investigate public attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors about child abuse prevention. Statements for this instrument were based on social norms theory (Berkowitz, 2005) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TBD; Ajzen, 1991). Face validity and clarity of first draft items were evaluated in structured interviews with pilot survey participants. The resulting CANPCS was evaluated in a random sample of adult residents in Lane County, Oregon. No further validity or reliablity results were reported for this survey. Limitations and suggestions for further research were noted. (PsycTests Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)
Test Year:
2020
Author:
Todahl, Jeff; Barkhurst, Phyllis D.; Watford, Kayla; Gau, Jeff M.
Email:
Todahl, Jeff: jtodahl@uoregon.edu
Affiliation:
Todahl, Jeff. University of Oregon, Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect, Eugene, Oregon, United States
Barkhurst, Phyllis D.. University of Oregon, Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect, Eugene, Oregon, United States
Watford, Kayla. United Way of Lane County, Springfield, Oregon, United States
Gau, Jeff M.. Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, Oregon, United States
Correspondence:
Todahl, Jeff, University of Oregon, Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect 1244 Walnut St.Eugene, Oregon, United States, jtodahl@uoregon.edu
Instrument Type:
Survey
Format:
Items are rated using Likert scale (e.g., Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Agree, and Strongly Agree) and open-ended responses. Scenarios are also presented.
Language Present:
English
Language Available:
English
Construct:
Attitudes toward Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Commercial Availability:
No
Permissions:
Contact Corresponding Author
Fee:
No
Test Items Available:
No
Classification:
5300 Attitudes, Interests, Values, and Expectancies
Reliability:
No reliability indicated.
Validity:
No validity indicated.
Factor Analysis:
Principal Component Analysis: The authors noted that a principal component analysis was conducted to assess whether items held together conceptually. However, the results of this analysis were not reported.
Methodology:
1000 Test Validity
1200 Factor Analysis
1230 Principal Component Analysis
Number of Test Items:
The final draft of the survey includes 50-scaled questions, two open-ended questions, and two scenarios.
Administration Method:
Electronic
Age Group:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older); Young Adulthood (18-29 yrs); Thirties (30-39 yrs); Middle Age (40-64 yrs); Aged (65 yrs & older)
Population Group:
Human; Male; Female
Other Population Details:
Location: United States
Sample: Adult Residents (Ages 18-75 and Older)
Keywords:
Child Abuse and Neglect; Community-Based Change; Face Validity; Prevention Climate; Public Attitudes
Index Terms:
Attitude Measures; Child Abuse; Child Neglect; Community Attitudes; Community Involvement; Crime Prevention; Public Opinion; Social Change; Social Issues; Face Validity
Source Citation:
Test Development
Todahl, Jeff (2020). Child abuse and neglect prevention: A survey of public opinion toward community-based change. Journal of Public Child Welfare, 14(3), 277-295. doi: 10.1080/15548732.2019.1612499
PsycINFO Record: 2020-40102-001
Test Release Date:
20210614
Digital Object Identifier:
http://dx.doi.org.library.capella.edu/10.1037/t80411-000
Accession Number:
9999-80411-000