Factor structure, reliability and criterion validity of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ):A Study in Dutch Population and Patient Groups
The factor structure of the Dutch translation of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ; a continuous, quantitative measure of autistic traits) was evaluated with confirmatory factor analyses in a large general population and student sample. The criterion validity of the AQ was examined in three matched patient groups (autism spectrum conditions (ASC), social anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder). A two factor model, consisting of a "Social interaction" factor and "Attention to detail" factor could be identified. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the AQ were sati... Mehr ...
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| Dokumenttyp: | Artikel |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 2008 |
| Reihe/Periodikum: | Hoekstra , R A , Bartels , M , Cath , D C & Boomsma , D I 2008 , ' Factor structure, reliability and criterion validity of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) : A Study in Dutch Population and Patient Groups ' , Journal of autism and developmental disorders , vol. 38 , no. 8 , pp. 1555-66 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-008-0538-x |
| Schlagwörter: | Adolescent / Adult / Autistic Disorder / Cross-Cultural Comparison / Early Diagnosis / Female / Humans / Interview / Psychological / Male / Mental Disorders / Middle Aged / Netherlands / Personality Assessment / Psychometrics / Questionnaires / Reference Values / Reproducibility of Results / Translating |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Permalink: | https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-26808823 |
| Datenquelle: | BASE; Originalkatalog |
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| Link(s) : | https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/783c1c60-052e-4197-bc5d-f42321667d92 |
The factor structure of the Dutch translation of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ; a continuous, quantitative measure of autistic traits) was evaluated with confirmatory factor analyses in a large general population and student sample. The criterion validity of the AQ was examined in three matched patient groups (autism spectrum conditions (ASC), social anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder). A two factor model, consisting of a "Social interaction" factor and "Attention to detail" factor could be identified. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the AQ were satisfactory. High total AQ and factor scores were specific to ASC patients. Men scored higher than women and science students higher than non-science students. The Dutch translation of the AQ is a reliable instrument to assess autism spectrum conditions.