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Lucie Jarůšková1,2, Filip Smolík1,2, Kateřina Chládková1,3
1Institute of Psychology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Praha, Czech Republic.
Summary
This review examines 43 adaptations of the MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventories (MB-CDIs) for measuring child language development. It offers guidance on creating culturally relevant versions and improving reliability and validity in new languages.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Linguistics
- Psychometrics
Background:
- The MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventories (MB-CDIs) are crucial tools for assessing children's language skills.
- Numerous adaptations exist globally, necessitating a review of their methodologies.
- Understanding cross-linguistic variations is key for accurate language development assessment.
Approach:
- This article reviews 43 adaptations of the MB-CDIs, analyzing their strategies for content development and norming.
- It examines methods for ensuring reliability and validity in localized versions.
- The review discusses cross-linguistic structural differences and resource availability for adaptations.
Key Points:
- Adaptation strategies range from direct translation to expert consultation.
- Norming approaches vary significantly in participant numbers and administration techniques.
- Reliability should include internal consistency, test-retest, and interrater measures.
- Criterion validity against other language development measures is recommended.
Conclusions:
- The review provides a critical analysis of MB-CDI adaptation strategies.
- It offers recommendations to enhance current guidelines for developing new language versions.
- This work serves as a guide for researchers adapting the MB-CDI for diverse linguistic contexts.
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