diff --git a/scripts/multiselect.core.js b/scripts/multiselect.core.js
index 7d4b258..137d02f 100644
--- a/scripts/multiselect.core.js
+++ b/scripts/multiselect.core.js
@@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ Multiselect.prototype = {
 	},
 	
 	_performSelectItem : function(checkbox, self) {
-		var item = JSON.parse(checkbox.dataset.multiselectElement);
+		this._item.dispatchEvent(new Event("change"));
 		if (checkbox.checked) {
 			self._itemCounter++;
 			m_helper.select(this._item.options[item.index]);
@@ -428,6 +428,8 @@ Multiselect.prototype = {
 				ddArrow.style.marginLeft = '-57px';
 			}
 		}
+
+		this._item.dispatchEvent(new Event("change"));
 	},
 
 	//internal representation of combo box items