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The Cognitive Functioning Self-Assessment Scale (CFSS) is a reliable tool for measuring cognitive function in non-neurologic settings. Further psychometric data and norms confirm its validity and usefulness in the general population.

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  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Health Psychology

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  • The Cognitive Functioning Self-Assessment Scale (CFSS) was previously shown to have good reading comprehension, face validity, and reliability.
  • Further validation and normative data are needed for broader application in non-neurologic settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide additional psychometric data and population norms for the CFSS.
  • To confirm the validity and reliability of the CFSS in a larger, general population sample.

Main Methods:

  • Study 1: 194 adult patients completed the CFSS, CES-D, STAI State Anxiety, and demographic forms. Test-retest reliability was assessed.
  • Study 2: CFSS data from 476 participants were analyzed for associations with age and education.

Main Results:

  • CFSS demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.878) and temporal stability (0.794).
  • CFSS scores correlated significantly with depression (CES-D) and state anxiety (STAI) measures.
  • CFSS scores were significantly associated with age and education levels (p < 0.01).

Conclusions:

  • The presented data, along with previous findings, support the validity and reliability of the CFSS.
  • The CFSS is a useful tool for self-reporting cognitive functioning in non-neurologic contexts.
  • Further research may refine the CFSS, but current evidence supports its application.