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The psychometric properties of a parent-completed developmental questionnaire for children at 6 years of age were investigated. Currently, few developmental screening instruments for 6-year-old children have been validated, and most available instruments are designed to be completed by teachers or professionals, who may not witness an optimal sample of child behavior. Thus a screening tool with robust psychometric properties is needed that can be completed by parents or caregivers who see the child across settings and time. A total of 169 children participated in this research. Data collection included online and paper completion during well child visits, in clinics, at preschool programs, and in parents' homes. A random subsample was asked to participate in reliability and convergent validity studies. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to measure internal consistency reliability. Results indicated a Cronbach alpha of agreement with the Child Development Inventory was used. A Confirmatory Factor Analysis with categorical data confirmed the 6-Year Ages and Stages Questionnaire domains, e.g., communication, personal social, fine motor, gross motor, and problem solving. Limitations of the current study and directions for future research are discussed.
Advisor: | Squires, Jane |
Commitee: | Bullis, Michael, Eisert, Debra, Olson, Deborah |
School: | University of Oregon |
Department: | Special Education and Clinical Sciences |
School Location: | United States -- Oregon |
Source: | DAI-A 76/09(E), Dissertation Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Educational tests & measurements, Educational leadership, Special education |
Keywords: | 6-year ages and stages questionnaire, Confirmatory factor analysis, Developmental screening, Early identification, Elementary school, Psychometric properties, School age children, Validity and reliability |
Publication Number: | 3700447 |
ISBN: | 978-1-321-70406-8 |