Psychometric Properties of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient for Assessing Low and High Levels of Autistic Traits in College Students

被引：92

作者：

Stevenson, Jennifer L. ^{[1
]}

Hart, Kari R. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Ursinus Coll, Dept Psychol, 601 East Main St, Collegeville, PA 19426 USA

[2] Hotchkiss Sch, Dept Math & Comp, Lakeville, CT USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | 2017年 / 47卷 / 06期

关键词：

Autism-Spectrum Quotient; Autistic traits; Internal consistency; Test-retest reliability; Scoring method; Subscale scores;

D O I：

10.1007/s10803-017-3109-1

中图分类号：

B844 [发展心理学（人类心理学）];

学科分类号：

040202 ;

摘要：

The current study systematically investigated the effects of scoring and categorization methods on the psychometric properties of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient. Four hundred and three college students completed the Autism-Spectrum Quotient at least once. Total scores on the Autism-Spectrum Quotient had acceptable internal consistency and test-retest reliability using a binary or Likert scoring method, but the results were more varied for the subscales. Overall, Likert scoring yielded higher internal consistency and test-retest reliability than binary scoring. However, agreement in categorization of low and high autistic traits was poor over time (except for a median split on Likert scores). The results support using Likert scoring and administering the Autism-Spectrum Quotient at the same time as the task of interest with neurotypical participants.

引用

页码：1838 / 1853

页数：16

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