한국판 ADHD 평가척도 개발을 위한 문항선별과 분석 = Item Selection and Analysis for The Development of Korean Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Purpose of this study is to develop more reliable ADHD behavioral symptom rating scales in Korea based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, 4th edition(DSM-IV) criteria. ADHD group (N=826) and normal group (N=120) were evaluated by four ADHD scales (Attention Deficit Disorders Evaluation Scale - Home version [ADDES-HV], ADDH Comprehensive Teacher Rating Scale [ACTeRS], Children Attention Profile [CAP], Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Checklist[SNAP]) and investigated several statistic analysis like item correlation analysis, factor analysis, discriminant analysis and measure the reliability, validity. As a result, the 39 items are extracted. and 5 factors were analyzed. The factors were restlessness, hyperactivity, difficulty of sustained attention, impulsivity, difficulty to remain on the task to do homework. Cronbach`s alpha of these factors were 0.857, 0.852, 0.915, 0.887, 0.897, respectively. Discriminant ability of these factors for elementary school aged ADHD patients is 99.15%. To conclude, this new developed items of ADHD behavioral symptom rating scale is useful screening tool for ADHD children in Korea.