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BARROSO, Sabrina Martins; CARDOSO, Alanys Alves  e  MENDES, Letícia Hori. Functional and Expressive Independence Scale: construction and initial psychometric qualities. Aval. psicol. [online]. 2024, vol.23, n.4, pp.414-424.  Epub 16-Dez-2024. ISSN 1677-0471.  https://doi.org/10.15689/ap.2024.2304.05.

This study aimed to develop a scale to assess functional independence (Functional and Expressive Independence Scale – EIFE) and investigate its validity evidence based on content and internal structure. The construction of the items followed five steps: review of the functional independence scales ( n = 50 items); creation of new items ( n = 79); evaluation by six expert judges (57 suggestions); and two pilot studies (10 caregivers and 2 participants with low education). The initial version contained 122 items and was subjected to reliability and exploratory factor analysis using a sample of 241 caregivers. The EIFE now consists of 95 items, divided into eight subscales, with one to four internal dimensions. The analyses showed good fit indices and factor structure replicability. The internal consistency of the subscales ranged from .83 to .94. In conclusion, the EIFE assesses functionality and emotional expression and can be used in the Brazilian population.

Palavras-chave : Validation Study; Self-test; Caregivers; Manifested Emotions; International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

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