Test de Atención Infantil: análisis de las características psicométricas y valores de referencia preliminares

MIRTA SUSANA ISON; María Jimena Arroyo; María Gabriela Caligiore Gei

doi:10.12804/revistas.urosario.edu.co/apl/a.11903

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Test of Child Attention (TAI): Analysis of the psychometric characteristics and preliminary reference values

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12804/revistas.urosario.edu.co/apl/a.11903

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Published: Nov 10, 2023

Issue: Vol. 41 No. 3 (2023): Avances en Psicología Latinoamericana

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Keywords: Attention test Evaluation Psychometric characteristics Children

Authors

MIRTA SUSANA ISON
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas y Universidad del Aconcagua

María Jimena Arroyo
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas y Universidad del Aconcagua

María Gabriela Caligiore Gei
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas y Universidad del Aconcagua

Abstract

Attention has been defined as a multidimensional construct, dealing with regulation of which stimuli the perceptual resources are directed to, filtering irrelevant information out to favor the retention of relevant information for a period of time, before acting on it. The computerized evaluation of attention has been gaining relevance both in research and in professional practice. The objectives are: 1) to analyze internal consistency and concurrent validity of the Child Attention Test 6.0 (tai), computerized version 6.0; and, 2) to obtain the preliminary reference values for each of the tai subtests done. The data for the validity and reliability studies of the tai corresponds to a sample of 122 schoolchildren in Mendoza (Argentina). When analyzing the internal consistency, satisfactory values were obtained for each subtest (Test 1, kr 20 = 0.78; Test 2, kr 20 = 0.74; and Test 3, kr 20 = 0.73). Satisfactory values were obtained when exploring the stability of the instrument. For concurrent validity, the results indicate significant moderate positive correlations (p <0.01) between the scores obtained in the Caras-R test and subtests 1 and 2 of the tai, used to evaluate attentional performance. Significant positive associations (p <0.01) were observed between tai subtest 3 and the Corsi Block Test, used to assess visuospatial working memory. These results indicate that the tai, an instrument developed in order to evaluate attention and visuospatial working memory of school children, presents adequate indicators of validity and reliability. The findings, limitations, and future lines of research are discussed.

Author Biographies

MIRTA SUSANA ISON, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas y Universidad del Aconcagua

PhD in Psychology, and Master’s in Clinical Psychology of Comprehensive Cognitive-Behavioral Orientation - National University of San Luis. Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology- Aconcagua University, Mendoza. Currently, Principal Investigator of National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET). Director of Doctoral Studies in Psychology – Aconcagua University, and Director of the Research Institute of the Faculty of Psychology – Aconcagua University. Full member of the Argentine Association of Behavioral Sciences, member of the Interamerican Society of Psychology, member of the American Psychological Association and member of the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS).

María Jimena Arroyo, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas y Universidad del Aconcagua

Phd student at the Aconcagua University. Doctoral fellowship by the CONICET for the project "Children with frontal epilepsy or rolandic epilepsy: evaluation of executive functions and the effect of antiepileptic drugs". Workplace: Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development Group, Institute of Human, Social and Environmental Sciences (INCIHUSA). National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET).

María Gabriela Caligiore Gei, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas y Universidad del Aconcagua

Phd student at the Aconcagua University. Doctoral fellowship by the CONICET for the project "Children's self-efficacy perception and executive control in school children: the influence of parental involvement in education". Workplace: Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development Group, Institute of Human, Social and Environmental Sciences (INCIHUSA). National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET).

How to Cite

ISON, M. S., Arroyo, M. J., & Caligiore Gei, M. G. (2023). Test of Child Attention (TAI): Analysis of the psychometric characteristics and preliminary reference values. Avances En Psicología Latinoamericana, 41(3), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.12804/revistas.urosario.edu.co/apl/a.11903

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