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The 17-item Selective Mutism Questionnaire (SMQ) shows a reliable three-factor structure for assessing selective mutism (SM) in children. Findings support its validity in predicting SM phenomena beyond other anxiety measures.

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Psychometrics
  • Anxiety Disorders

Background:

  • Selective Mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder characterized by a child's inability to speak in specific social situations.
  • Accurate assessment tools are crucial for understanding and treating SM.
  • The 17-item Selective Mutism Questionnaire (SMQ) is a commonly used measure for assessing SM severity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the psychometric properties of the 17-item Selective Mutism Questionnaire (SMQ).
  • To examine the factor structure, reliability, and validity of the SMQ in a clinical sample.
  • To determine if the SMQ provides unique information beyond other child anxiety measures.

Main Methods:

  • Telephone diagnostic interviews with 102 parents of children with SM and 43 controls.
  • SM diagnoses confirmed using the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for Children-Parent Version.
  • Exploratory factor analysis and internal consistency, construct, and incremental validity analyses were performed on SMQ data.

Main Results:

  • Exploratory factor analysis supported a 13-item, three-factor solution: social situations outside school, school situations, and home/family situations.
  • The SMQ demonstrated moderate to high internal consistency for its factors and total score.
  • Convergent and incremental validity were well supported, indicating the SMQ captures unique aspects of SM.

Conclusions:

  • The three-factor structure of the SMQ aligns with previous psychometric evaluations.
  • The SMQ is a reliable and valid measure for assessing selective mutism in children.
  • The SMQ offers valuable, unique insights into SM phenomena beyond general child anxiety assessments.