Hearing and functioning in Everyday Life Questionnaire : psychometric evaluation and revision
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Karlsson, Elin
Manchaiah, Vinaya
Maki-Torkko, Elina
Granberg, Sarah
Gustafsson, Johanna
Dahlstrom, Orjan
Widen, Stephen
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Abstract
PURPOSE :
The aim of the current study was to explore the construct validity and internal consistency reliability of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)–based original English version of the Hearing and Functioning in Everyday Life Questionnaire (HFEQ) and to revise the HFEQ based on the results.
METHOD :
This study used a cross-sectional survey design. The data were collected using an online survey. Adults with self-reported hearing disability (n = 513) from the United States were included. The ICF components of body functions, activity and participation, and environmental factors were tested as the underlying structure of the HFEQ using confirmatory factor analysis and then adjusted by triangulation with previous content validation.
RESULTS :
The results of the current study confirmed the ICF components of body functions, activity and participation, and environmental factors as underlying constructs of the HFEQ. However, after triangulation with previous content validation, fine adjustments were made. The revised version of the HFEQ includes two removed items and a fine-tuned factor structure.
CONCLUSION :
The results confirm that the structure of the HFEQ aligns with the ICF, and the overall results indicate that HFEQ has acceptable construct validity and internal consistency.
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International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), Hearing and functioning in everyday life questionnaire (HFEQ), Psychometric evaluation, Revision, SDG-03: Good health and well-being
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG-03:Good heatlh and well-being
Citation
Karlsson, E., Manchaiah, V., Mäki-Torkko, E. et al. 2025, 'Hearing and functioning in Everyday Life Questionnaire: psychometric evaluation and revision', American Journal of Audiology, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 330-342, doi : 10.1044/2024_AJA-23-00171.