STSS score. The STSS score is the independent variable for this study. STTS scores are based on the self-reported instrument’s results ranging from 17 to 85 (Bride et al., 2004).
Gender. Gender is a dependent variable. It was measured using the survey questions from the STSS.
Age range. Age range is a dependent variable. It was recorded through survey questions from the STSS with the categories of 21-25 years old, 26 to 32 years old, 33 to 40 years old, 41 to 50 years old, and over 50 years old.
Years of experience. Years of experience in social services is a dependent variable. It was recorded on through survey questions from the STSS with the categories of 0 to 1 years, 2 to 3 years, 4 to 6 years, 7 to 10 years, and over 10 years.
Facility location. In the current study, there were two options for the dependent variable of facility location. Locations were categorized as metropolitan or micropolitan statistical areas. A metropolitan statistical area is at least one urbanized area …show more content…
The application was completed by the DBHDD Workforce Development Manager in preparation for a professional development training. The DPH IRB declared the proposed research as exempt from IRB review and approval research involving the collection or study of existing data, documents, records, pathological specimens, or diagnostic specimens, if these sources are publicly available or if the information is recorded by the investigator in such a manner that subjects cannot be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the