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Rebekah Hedges1, Karen Drysdale1, Wayne R Levick1
1a Psychology , University of Newcastle, Callaghan , Newcastle , New South Wales , Australia.
Applied Neuropsychology. Child
|January 1, 2015
Summary
This study factor analyzed the Children's Memory Questionnaire-Revised (CMQ-R), finding it measures distinct everyday memory abilities in children, not formal memory functions. Results suggest the CMQ-R offers a unique perspective on children's memory.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Parental perception of memory is crucial for understanding children's cognitive development.
- The Children's Memory Questionnaire-Revised (CMQ-R) is a tool for assessing these perceptions.
- Evaluating the psychometric properties of the CMQ-R is essential for its valid application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a factor analysis of the Children's Memory Questionnaire-Revised (CMQ-R).
- To assess the reliability and effectiveness of the CMQ-R in measuring children's memory functioning.
- To compare parent-reported memory (CMQ-R) with formal memory assessments.
Main Methods:
- Factor analysis of the 36-item CMQ-R administered to 371 children (aged 5-12).
- Test-retest reliability assessed in a subsample.
- Comparison of CMQ-R scores with formal memory testing in school and clinical groups.
Main Results:
- Low correlations between CMQ-R and formal memory tests, improving with age.
- Significant differences in CMQ-R scores between school and clinical groups.
- Factor analysis revealed three factors: episodic memory, visual memory, and working memory/attention.
Conclusions:
- The CMQ-R appears to measure distinct, everyday memory abilities rather than formal cognitive functions.
- The questionnaire shows potential for assessing practical memory skills in children.
- Further research can explore the CMQ-R's utility in clinical and educational settings.
