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A computer-based selective visual attention test for first-grade school children: design, development and

Farzaneh Yazdani1, Malahat Akbarfahimi2, Afsoon Hassani Mehraban3

  • 1MSc of Occupational Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Farzane.yazdani@yahoo.com.

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The computer-based selective visual attention test (SeVAT) demonstrates good reliability and validity for assessing attention in young children. This tool is a valuable addition to cognitive assessments for first-graders.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Visual attention is fundamental for learning in children.
  • Developing reliable and valid tools to assess cognitive functions is crucial for early identification and intervention.
  • Selective visual attention plays a key role in academic success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design, develop, and evaluate the reliability and validity of a computer-based selective visual attention test (SeVAT).
  • To assess test-retest reliability, internal consistency, face validity, content validity, and convergent validity of the SeVAT.
  • To establish the SeVAT as a suitable tool for assessing selective visual attention in healthy first-grade children.

Main Methods:

  • The SeVAT was developed in two versions (original and parallel).
Keywords:
AttentionChildrenComputer-basedReliabilityTestValidity

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  • Content validity was assessed by 10 occupational therapy experts using CVR and CVI. Face validity was evaluated by 10 first-grade children.
  • Convergent validity was examined using the Stroop test, while test-retest reliability and internal consistency were determined using ICC and Cronbach's alpha, respectively, with 60 children.

    • Main Results:

    • The SeVAT exhibited good content and face validity.
    • Excellent test-retest reliability (ICC=0.778) and internal consistency (Cronbach's Alpha: 0.857 original, 0.831 parallel) were found.
    • Positive correlation between SeVAT and Stroop test confirmed convergent validity.

    Conclusions:

    • The computer-based SeVAT is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing selective visual attention in children.
    • The SeVAT is suitable for use with healthy first-grade school children.
    • Further research is recommended to explore the differential validity in other populations and age groups.