作者: Gilberto N. O. Brito , Rita C. A. Pinto , Mauro F. C. Lins
DOI: 10.1007/BF01447211
关键词: Developmental psychology 、 Psychology 、 Public health 、 El Niño 、 Psychiatry 、 Scale (social sciences) 、 Psychometrics 、 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 、 Test validity 、 Factor structure 、 Behavioral assessment
摘要: A teacher scale based on DSM-III-R diagnostic criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was developed the behavioral assessment of children in Brazil. total 2, 082 (782 males and 1,300 females) with a mean age 11.2 years who were attending public school greater Rio de Janeiro area subjects this study. Two factors (Hyperactivity-Impulsivity Inattention) extracted from principal-factor analysis conducted data, factor structure found to be stable. Ratings boys higher than ratings girls, younger had older both factors. Test-retest reliability each item ranged .56 .70. The data are discussed view current controversies ADHD symptoms.