Design and Content Validity Assessment of a Sensory Sensitivity Empowerment Program (Based on VAKT) for Underachieving Gifted Children
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empowerment, sensory sensitivity, gifted children, low-achieving.Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to identify the components and elements of a sensory sensitivity empowerment program (based on the VAKT model), develop the program, and assess its content validity for underachieving gifted children. This study adopted a qualitative approach using a research synthesis methodology. The statistical population included all articles and studies related to sensory sensitivity. The sample consisted of 92 articles published between 2012 and 2023. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, an initial selection of 27 documents was made. Following a review of abstracts, article quality, and relevance, 13 documents were selected as the final research sample. Data analysis was conducted using the six-step framework by Petticrew and Roberts (2006). Content validity was evaluated using the Content Validity Index (CVI). According to the research findings, the sensory sensitivity empowerment program is structured around six main themes: neurological mechanisms, sensory profiles, individual and environmental factors, emotional and psychological factors, sensory well-being, and sensory integration. The content validity of the program, based on the Content Validity Index, was calculated at 0.82, indicating acceptable content validity. Therefore, the sensory sensitivity empowerment program for underachieving gifted children can serve as an effective tool for improving sensory sensitivity and enhancing their sensory functioning. It holds significant potential for application in educational and therapeutic interventions and can provide a foundation for future research in this field.
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