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An Evaluation of the Factor Structure of the Change Assessment Inventory for Domestic Violence Among Korean Batterers

Yonsei University

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	Abstract

Objective: Results of testing the original four-factor structure of the URICA–DV as well as two three-factor structures in prior researches is presented to investigate alternative structures suitable for Korean batterers. Method: oped the URICA–DV Korean Version and sought the most appropriate structure for a Korean context. The sample is 293 batterers either referred by the courts, by prosecution, or who participated voluntarily. Results: The original four-factor model and the two three-factor models are demonstrated as possessing poor model fit index and fail to be accepted as apt models for a Korean context. The suggested three-factor model is a better fit according to confirmatory factor analysis. Conclusion: Findings and further discussion for practical implications and research are presented.

First published on April 13, 2009, doi:10.1177/1049731508329447

Research on Social Work Practice 2009;19:628.

A more recent version of this article appeared on September 1, 2009


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