- Title
- The construct validity of the Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder symptoms : A multitrait-multisource approach based on father and mother ratings
- Creator
- Carroll, Steve
- Date
- 2005
- Type
- Text; Thesis; PhD
- Identifier
- http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/42893
- Identifier
- vital:3504
- Identifier
- https://library.federation.edu.au/record=b1259564~S4
- Abstract
- There has been considerable debate over the construct validity of the Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) symptoms in past research due to measurement error (e.g., source effects) associated with parent and teacher ratings of childhood behaviour. Recent multitrait-multisource (MT-MS) studies have attempted to account for measurement error by using multiple sources involving parents and teachers. These studies have identified low trait variance in the AD/HD and ODD dimensions, thereby raising questions about the validity of the AD/HD - inattention (IN), AD/HD - hyperactivity/impulsivity (H/I), and ODD constructs. However, as these studies examine ratings from different settings (i.e., home and school) it can be argued that the low trait variance in the AD/HD constructs may reflect cross-situational differences. The current research used confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) procedures to examine the internal and external validity of AD/HD and ODD symptoms based on ratings (i.e., mother and father) from individuals in the same setting...; Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
- Publisher
- University of Ballarat
- Rights
- Copyright Steve M. Carroll
- Rights
- Open Access
- Rights
- This metadata is freely available under a CCO license
- Subject
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Behavior disorders in children; Child psychopathology; Impulse control disorders in children; Oppositional defiant disorder in children; Personality disorders in children; Nosology; Neurobehavioral disorders; Parenting; Research; Australian Digital Thesis
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