Enabling Youth in Decision Making Through Competent Youth Work
In: International journal of academic research in business and social sciences: IJ-ARBSS, Band 7, Heft 9
ISSN: 2222-6990
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In: International journal of academic research in business and social sciences: IJ-ARBSS, Band 7, Heft 9
ISSN: 2222-6990
In: International journal of academic research in business and social sciences: IJ-ARBSS, Band 12, Heft 13
ISSN: 2222-6990
In: International journal of academic research in business and social sciences: IJ-ARBSS, Band 12, Heft 7
ISSN: 2222-6990
In: International journal of academic research in business and social sciences: IJ-ARBSS, Band 8, Heft 9
ISSN: 2222-6990
In: Young: Nordic journal of youth research, Band 26, Heft 4, S. 383-405
ISSN: 1741-3222
Core competencies in youth work refer to demonstrated capacities of quality performance that allow youth development workers to be resources for the young people, organizations and communities with whom they work. While a number of practice frameworks based on core competencies have been developed, few validated assessment measures exist to help identify professional development needs for youth workers. This article describes the adaptation and psychometric validation of a core competency assessment tool for youth work practitioners in Malaysia. A quantitative study was undertaken to validate an adapted core competency measure with a sample of 300 Malaysian youth workers. Psychometric validation included both internal consistency and construct, convergent and discriminant validity tests. Confirmatory factor analysis yielded 12 core competency sub-scales. Adequate internal consistency was achieved for each subscale along with the full measure. The findings support the validity and reliability of the core competency measure. Recommendations for application and further research are discussed.