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Factor structure and validation of the Attentional Control Scale.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychometrics
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • The Attentional Control Scale (ACS) is widely used to measure executive attention.
  • Previous research has not established the factor structure of the English ACS.
  • Validating the ACS is crucial for its reliable application in research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the factor structure of the English version of the Attentional Control Scale (ACS).
  • To assess the predictive and convergent validity of the ACS subscales.
  • To explore the relationship between attentional control and cognitive/emotional variables.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted on ACS data (Study 1 & 2).
  • Correlational analyses examined relationships between ACS subscales and measures of working memory, anxiety, depression, and cognitive control tasks (Study 3 & 4).
  • Performance on a mixed-antisaccade task was analyzed in relation to ACS scores.

Main Results:

  • Exploratory factor analysis identified a two-factor model: Focusing and Shifting.
  • Confirmatory factor analysis supported the two-factor model, showing a better fit than the Icelandic version's structure.
  • ACS subscales showed significant correlations with working memory, anxiety, depression, and antisaccade task performance, supporting convergent and predictive validity.

Conclusions:

  • The English Attentional Control Scale demonstrates a robust two-factor structure (Focusing and Shifting).
  • The findings support the validity of the ACS for assessing executive attention.
  • Further research utilizing performance-based tasks is recommended to fully elucidate the ACS's validity.