The Reliability and Validity of the Korean Version of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient

• 발행기관: 대한신경정신의학회
• 저자명: Ha-Young Ko Won-Hye Lee Eun-Kyung Won Ji Jeong Ban Da Eun Jung Yeni Kim
• 간행물 정보: 『Psychiatry Investigation』제15권 제8호, 783~789쪽, 전체 7쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 정신과학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2018.08.31

영문 초록

Objective_This study was conducted to investigate the reliability and validity of the Korean version of Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ). Methods_20 participants with high-functioning autism (HFA) and 99 normal participants were recruited. All participants were completed the AQ and Empathy Quotient (EQ), and parents of the HFA group completed the parent-report AQ. For testing the reliability, we examined Cronbach’s alpha, performed item analysis, and compared self versus parent report score of HFA participants. For testing the validity, we compared the difference of the score of AQ among HFA and control group using independent t-tests, and performed correlation analysis between AQ and EQ. The receiver operation characteristic curve analysis was performed to determine a cut-off. Results_The Korean version of the AQ exhibited adequate internal consistency, and in most items, the HFA group scored higher in comparison to the control group. It was demonstrated that AQ has good discriminant validity through the confirmation of the significant difference in the AQ score between two groups. The concurrent validity was established through the significant correlation between AQ and EQ in the HFA group. The best estimate cut-off score of AQ for screening was 23. Conclusion_The Korean version of the AQ was determined as a reliable and valid instrument to assess HFA in Korean population.

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Autism-Spectrum Quotient Autism spectrum disorder High-functioning autism Reliability Validity