ABSTRACT

Objective : The purpose of this study was to compare the perceived competence scale with the Perceived Efficacy and Goal Setting System (PEGS), and to determine clinical utility and parent satisfaction as a means to set goals for the intervention of children with disabilities. Methods : The internal consistency was tested, and its correlation was examined by administering the perceived self efficacy and comparing the children’s PEGS scores with those of their parents (N=22). For clinical utility and parent satisfaction, we surveyed 15 occupational therapists and 17 parents for their opinions. Results : Cronbach's alpha reliability for the PEGS was .829. The PEGS scores did not correlate for the children and parents, but the PEGS score did correlate with the perceived self efficacy. Also, the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient was .675. We found a high correlation between PEGS and perceived self efficacy in assessing child motor competence. Conclusion : The results showed that the PEGS has high internal consistency, correlation, and clinical utility. We suggest that a further study is needed for analyzing the test-retest reliability and clinical effectiveness of the treatment procedure.