Abstract
Objective: This research developed a practical, multi-dimensional attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rating scale (i.e., the Symptoms and Functional Impairment Rating Scale, SFIRS) for Chinese children, aged 6-12 years, with ADHD.
Methods: The structural validity, criterion validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability of the scale were evaluated. Item screening was conducted with 412 ADHD patients and 322 developmentally typical controls.
Results: The scale includes 44 items, divided among Hyperactivity-Impulsivity, Self-Control, Inattention, Self-Management, Academic Performance, and Social Interaction. The six-factor model showed good data fit, with each factor significantly correlated with its corresponding criterion (r=0.690-0.841). The Cronbach's α of the full scale was 0.976. Total score test-retest reliability was r=0.816 (p<0.01).
Conclusion: The SFIRS thus demonstrated good reliability and validity and may be used to assess ADHD among children aged 6-12 years in China.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 13-23 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Psychiatry Investigation |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 16 Jan 2018 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2018 |
Keywords
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Behavioral rating scale
- China
- Executive function
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Biological Psychiatry
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