The factor structure and measurement invariance of the Autism Spectrum Quotient-28: A cross-cultural comparison between Malaysia and the Netherlands

Despite several psychometric advantages over the 50-item Autism Spectrum Quotient, an instrument used to measure autistic traits, the abridged AQ-28 and its cross-cultural validity have not been examined as extensively. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the factor structure and measurement invariance of the AQ-28 in 818 Dutch ( M age = 37.4, 581 females, 233 males, 4 others) and 437 Malaysian ( M age = 23.0, 328 females, 99 males, 10 others) participants from the general population. The hierarchical structure of the AQ-28 showed fair and good fit in Malaysia and in the Netherlands, respec... Mehr ...