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  • Development and Preliminary Validation of the Adult Learning Experiences Scale for Adults with Language-Related Learning difficulties

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    Author(s)
    Welch, James Simon
    Primary Supervisor
    Ownsworth, Tamara
    Other Supervisors
    Shum, David
    Wilson, Keithia
    Year published
    2012
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    Abstract
    The nature and impact of psychosocial issues experienced by adults with LD is not a well-researched area. Within the existing literature, several studies have highlighted the enduring emotional and social effects of LD in adulthood, including low self-esteem, reduced self-efficacy and interpersonal difficulties. However, there are various methodological issues that affect the conclusions that can be drawn from these studies, which limits the knowledge base and practical application of findings in this area. Currently, there is no measure that has been specifically designed and validated to assess the psychological functioning ...
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    The nature and impact of psychosocial issues experienced by adults with LD is not a well-researched area. Within the existing literature, several studies have highlighted the enduring emotional and social effects of LD in adulthood, including low self-esteem, reduced self-efficacy and interpersonal difficulties. However, there are various methodological issues that affect the conclusions that can be drawn from these studies, which limits the knowledge base and practical application of findings in this area. Currently, there is no measure that has been specifically designed and validated to assess the psychological functioning of adults with LD. To address this significant shortcoming, the broad objective of this research was to develop, pilot and evaluate the reliability and validity of the Adult Learning Experiences Scale (ALES). The ALES was designed to measure the distinct but inter-related constructs of personal appraisals (academic self-efficacy, situational cognitions and general beliefs), emotional reactions and coping and compensatory behaviours, which were considered most relevant to the psychological functioning of adults with language-related learning difficulties (LRLD).
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    Thesis Type
    Thesis (PhD Doctorate)
    Degree Program
    Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (PhD ClinPsych)
    School
    School of Applied Psychology
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.25904/1912/257
    Copyright Statement
    The author owns the copyright in this thesis, unless stated otherwise.
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    Public
    Subject
    Learning difficulties
    Adult Learning Experiences Scale (ALES)
    Psychometric theory
    Social effects of learning difficulties
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/367405
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