Psychometric properties of the revised dysexecutive questionnaire in a non-clinical population

Wakely, Hannah, Radakovic, Ratko, Bateman, Andrew, Simblett, Sara, Fish, Jessica and Gracey, Fergus ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1416-7894 (2022) Psychometric properties of the revised dysexecutive questionnaire in a non-clinical population. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 16. ISSN 1662-5161

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Abstract

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the revised self-rated version of the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX-R) within a non-clinical sample. Methods: The study was hosted online, with 140 participants completing the DEX-R, GAD-2 and PHQ-2. Sixty participants also completed the FrSBe, with 99 additionally completing the DEX-R again 3 weeks later. Correlations with demographic factors and symptoms of anxiety and depression were conducted. Rasch and factor analysis were also used to explore underlying subconstructs. Results: The DEX-R correlated highly with the FrSBe, indicating sound concurrent validity. Internal consistency, split-half reliability and test-retest reliability were excellent. Age and symptoms of depression and anxiety correlated with DEX-R scores, with older age associated with less dysexecutive problems. The Rasch analysis confirmed the multidimensionality of the rating scale, and a three-factor structure was found relating to activation-self-regulatory, cognitive and social-emotional processes. Frequencies of responses on DEX-R items varied, many were not fully endorsed indicating specific relevance of most but not all items to patients. Conclusion: Interpretations of DEX-R ratings of dysexecutive problems should consider mood and individual variation. Systematic comparison of DEX-R responses between healthy and clinical groups could help identify a suitable cut off for dysexecutive symptoms.

Item Type: Article
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences
UEA Research Groups: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Dementia & Complexity in Later Life
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health
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Depositing User: LivePure Connector
Date Deposited: 31 Mar 2022 08:38
Last Modified: 03 Jan 2024 03:02
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/84371
DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2022.767367

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