Title of article :
Validity of the Sluggish Cognitive Tempo, Inattention,
and Hyperactivity Symptom Dimensions: Neuropsychological
and Psychosocial Correlates
Author/Authors :
José J. Bauermeister، نويسنده , , Russell A. Barkley، نويسنده , , José A. Bauermeister، نويسنده , , José V. Mart?nez &
Keith McBurnett، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
دوماهنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2012
Abstract :
This study examined the latent structure and validity
of inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, and sluggish
cognitive tempo (SCT) symptomatology. We evaluated
mother and teacher ratings of ADHD and SCT symptoms
in 140 Puerto Rican children (55.7% males), ages 6 to
11 years, via factor and regression analyses. A three-factor
model (inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, and SCT) provided
the best fit for both sets of ratings. Inattention was the
strongest correlate of lower scores on neuropsychological,
achievement, and psychosocial measures. Externalizing
problems were most strongly associated with hyperactivityimpulsivity,
and internalizing problems were most strongly
associated with parent-rated SCT and teacher-rated Inattention.
SCT was not associated with executive function but was
negatively associated with math. Inattention accounted for a
disproportionate amount ofADHD-related impairment, which
may explain the restricted discriminant validity of DSM-IV
types. The distinct factors of hyperactivity-impulsivity and
SCT had unique associations with impairing comorbidities
and are roughly equivalent in predicting external correlates
of ADHD-related impairment.
Keywords :
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) . Sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) . Inattentivesubtype . Diagnostic classification . Executive function
Journal title :
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
Journal title :
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology