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Normative Data and Reliability of the Moving Shapes Paradigm
Zahra Shahrivar1,2, Mehdi Tehrani-Doost1,2, Anahita Khorrami Banaraki3
1Department of Psychiatry, Roozbeh Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry
|May 20, 2020
Summary
The Moving Shapes paradigm reliably assesses intentionality, a key component of theory of mind (ToM), in school-aged children. This study provides normative data and confirms its utility in evaluating children's social cognition.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Social Cognition
Background:
- Theory of Mind (ToM) is crucial for social interaction.
- Intentionality is a core component of ToM.
- The Moving Shapes paradigm is used to assess intentionality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish normative data for the Moving Shapes paradigm in children aged 9-11 years.
- To assess the reliability and validity of the Moving Shapes paradigm in a community sample.
- To evaluate intentionality as a component of ToM in typically developing children.
Main Methods:
- A community sample of 398 children (9-11 years) was recruited.
- Participants completed the Moving Shapes paradigm.
- Test-retest reliability was assessed over 2-4 weeks, with inter-rater agreement also calculated.
Main Results:
- The mean intentionality score was 29.70 (SD=5.88) out of 60.
- No significant differences were found based on gender or age.
- Cronbach's alpha was 0.40, with test-retest reliability ranging from 0.43-0.79; inter-rater agreement was 80%.
Conclusions:
- The Moving Shapes paradigm is a reliable instrument for assessing intentionality in typically developing school-aged children.
- Normative data were established for this age group.
- The findings support the use of the Moving Shapes paradigm in research and clinical settings.
