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Longitudinal Measurement Invariance of CCAPS-34 Scores with a Large University Sample

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Title: Longitudinal Measurement Invariance of CCAPS-34 Scores with a Large University Sample
Language: English
Authors: Khalid Stetkevych, Martin F. Sherman, Julie Sriken, Bradley T. Erford, Heather L. Smith, Adriana Kipper-Smith, Frances Niarhos
Source: Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development. 2024 57(3):276-286.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Psychological Patterns, Counseling Services, Scores, Universities, College Students, Longitudinal Studies, Measures (Individuals), Private Colleges, Research Universities, Guidance Centers, Measurement, Sample Size
DOI: 10.1080/07481756.2023.2257206
ISSN: 0748-1756
1947-6302
Abstract: Objective: Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS-34) scores were studied for longitudinal bias-free construct evidence. Method: A sample of 4,696 university students referred to a university counseling center were assessed twice for evidence of longitudinal measurement invariance. Results: Adequate or marginal longitudinal measurement invariance (LMI) of all subscales except for Eating Concerns was confirmed. Coefficients alpha and omega suggested that the internal consistencies for both initial and subsequent administrations were largely adequate for screening level test scores ([greater than or equal to] 0.80), except for the Hostility and Alcohol Use subscales ([greater than or equal to] 0.73). Second session effect sizes (Cohen's d) were small but detectable and statistically significant for most subscales (-0.02-0.17). Conclusions: Counselors can use most CCAPS-34 subscale scores for tracking psychological symptoms and constructs over time with confidence. The Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Academic Concerns, and Alcohol Use subscales can be used with great confidence. Some confidence is warranted from the LMI evidence when using the Depression and Hostility subscales, but caution in warranted when using the Eating Concerns subscale.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1428561
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Objective: Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS-34) scores were studied for longitudinal bias-free construct evidence. Method: A sample of 4,696 university students referred to a university counseling center were assessed twice for evidence of longitudinal measurement invariance. Results: Adequate or marginal longitudinal measurement invariance (LMI) of all subscales except for Eating Concerns was confirmed. Coefficients alpha and omega suggested that the internal consistencies for both initial and subsequent administrations were largely adequate for screening level test scores ([greater than or equal to] 0.80), except for the Hostility and Alcohol Use subscales ([greater than or equal to] 0.73). Second session effect sizes (Cohen's d) were small but detectable and statistically significant for most subscales (-0.02-0.17). Conclusions: Counselors can use most CCAPS-34 subscale scores for tracking psychological symptoms and constructs over time with confidence. The Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Academic Concerns, and Alcohol Use subscales can be used with great confidence. Some confidence is warranted from the LMI evidence when using the Depression and Hostility subscales, but caution in warranted when using the Eating Concerns subscale.
ISSN:0748-1756
1947-6302
DOI:10.1080/07481756.2023.2257206