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Sluggish Cognitive Tempo Self Report Scale (SCT-SR): Development and Initial Validation Study.
Nuran Gozpinar1, Suleyman Cakiroglu1, Vahdet Gormez1
1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Goztepe Prof. Dr. Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital, Turkey.
Journal of Attention Disorders
|February 17, 2023
Summary
A new Sluggish Cognitive Tempo Self-Report Scale (SCT-SR) was developed for children and adolescents. This valid and reliable scale helps assess SCT symptoms, including daydreaming and mind wandering, which are often hard to observe.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Background:
- Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) is characterized by symptoms like daydreaming, lethargy, and low motivation.
- Accurate assessment of SCT is crucial due to its overlap with internalized symptoms and the subjective nature of its core features.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a self-report scale for assessing Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) in children and adolescents.
- To create a reliable tool for capturing subjective SCT experiences like daydreaming and mind wandering.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 467 adolescents and 178 parents.
- Data collection utilized self-report scales.
Main Results:
- The developed Sluggish Cognitive Tempo Self-Report Scale (SCT-SR) comprises 20 items.
- A single-factor structure was identified, with factor loadings ranging from 0.60 to 0.81.
Conclusions:
- The Sluggish Cognitive Tempo Self-Report Scale (SCT-SR) is a valid and reliable instrument.
- The SCT-SR provides a valuable tool for assessing SCT symptoms in young individuals.
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