Reliability and Validity of Korean Version of the Conners Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Scale in General Population.
10.4306/jknpa.2013.52.5.342
- Author:
Jeong Soo PARK
1
;
Won Hye LEE
;
So Ra LEE
;
Seol Min KIM
;
Geon Ho BAHN
Author Information
1. Department of Neuropsychiatry, VHS Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Adult;
ADHD;
Validity;
Reliability;
Factor analysis;
Psychiatric status rating scale
- MeSH:
Adult*;
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity*;
Factor Analysis, Statistical;
Humans;
Memory;
Prospective Studies;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Reproducibility of Results*;
Retrospective Studies;
Symptom Assessment
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
2013;52(5):342-352
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted in order to determine the validity and reliability of the Korean Version of the Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales-42 items & 26 items (K-CAARS-42 & K-CAARS-26) in nonclinical adult subjects. METHODS: The K-CAARS-42 & K-CAARS-26 was tested in non-clinical (n=270) native Korean-speakers. Internal consistency reliability was calculated using Cronbach's alpha and test-retest reliability was measured using Pearson correlations. To see validity, we performed the confirmatory factor analysis for determination of whether the four-factor model fit the data. RESULTS: The results showed that the subscales had acceptable internal consistency reliability and high test-retest reliability ; and the second-order scores showed significant correlation with the Korean version of the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-11-Revised and Prospective and Retrospective Memory Questionnaire. The Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a four-factor structure of both K-CAARS-42 and K-CAARS-26. CONCLUSION: The K-CAARS-42 & K-CAARS-26 is reliable and has possible utility for symptom assessment of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder in nonclinical adult subjects. Further research is needed in order to determine the cutoff score for administration of the K-CAARS-42 & K-CAARS-26 to clinical adult subjects.
