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DSM-IV Related ADHD Symptom Ratings by Professional Caretakers in Residential Treatment Centres

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 March 2001

E. M. Scholte ,
J. D. van der Ploeg  and
I. A. van Berckelaer-Onnes
E. M. Scholte
Affiliation:
Leiden University, The Netherlands
J. D. van der Ploeg
Affiliation:
Leiden University and the Dutch Institute for Psychological Research (Nippo), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
I. A. van Berckelaer-Onnes
Affiliation:
Leiden University, The Netherlands
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Abstract

In this study the factorial validity and the reliability of DSM-IV related ADHD symptom ratings made by care professionals working in residential treatment centres were determined in a sample of 412 residential youngsters. Three concurrent models of the ADHD disorder were investigated, a one-factor model comprising all 18 symptoms, a two-factor model with the Inattention and Hyperactivity/Impulsivity symptoms, respectively, combined and a three-factor model comprising Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity symptoms, respectively. An analysis of the covariance structure shows acceptable fits for both the two-and the three-factor models, slightly favouring the three-factor model. The internal consistencies, the test-retest reliabilities, and the inter-rater reliabilities turned out to be good to excellent for all scales based on each of the three concurrent models.

Keywords

ADD/ADHDbehavioural problemsDSMrating scalesreliabilityresidential care
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The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines , Volume 42 , Issue 3 , March 2001 , pp. 341 - 346
Copyright
© 2001 Association for Child Psychology and Psychiatry

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