Ihrig, Kristina M., authorBundy, Anita, advisorLand, Shelly, committee memberAberle, Jennifer, committee member2021-06-072023-06-022021https://hdl.handle.net/10217/232469A small amount of risk is a natural component of play that provides children with developmental benefits, increasing: competencies, autonomy and self-efficacy. The purpose of this study is to examine validity and reliability of data produced with a new instrument, Teacher Tolerance of Risk in Play Scale (T-TRiPS). T-TRiPS, a 25-item instrument, was administered to 99 teachers of children with disabilities, aged 4-12. Rasch analysis was used to analyze data. Findings support strong evidence for unidimensionality of the construct: positive point measure correlations, goodness-of-fit statistics in the acceptable range, and a logical item hierarchy. A strata value of 3.01 and person reliability index of 0.80 support internal reliability. T-TRiPS produces valid and reliable data regarding teacher tolerance of risk in play. T-TRiPS can serve as the basis for self-reflection or intervention aimed at increasing children's access to developmentally beneficial risky play.born digitalmasters thesesengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.risk tolerancechildrenrisky playText