Criteria Used in the Process of CHSA Item Reduction
| Criterion | Source of Data |
|---|---|
| Low expert review rating (bottom 50%) | Study I |
| High ceiling effect (item mean >4.0 on a 5-point scale) | Study II |
| Low item–total scale correlation (<.60) | Study II |
| Improved scale α coefficient if item deleted | Study II |
| Low item covariance (<mean) with majority of other scale items | Study II |