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A factor-analytic study of Tarter's "hyperactivity-MBD" questionnaire.

A I Alterman, A T McLellan

    Addictive Behaviors
    |January 1, 1986
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    Childhood hyperactivity dimensions, including impulsivity and antisocial behavior, are linked to alcoholism. Factor analysis identified distinct behavioral patterns in alcoholics, aiding in understanding this relationship.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Studies suggest a link between childhood hyperactivity and later alcohol abuse.
    • Previous research often used broad definitions of hyperactivity.
    • Understanding specific behavioral dimensions is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify distinct behavioral dimensions within the concept of childhood hyperactivity.
    • To analyze these dimensions in a population of alcoholic inpatients.
    • To explore the relationship between these dimensions and alcoholism.

    Main Methods:

    • Factor analysis of Tarter's 'hyperactivity/MBD' questionnaire data from 145 alcoholic inpatients.
    • Comparison of derived factors with Hesselbrocks' scales.

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  • Cluster analysis of factor scores to identify patient subgroups.

    • Main Results:

    • Four factors were identified: hyperactivity-impulsivity, attentional-socialization problems, antisocial behavior, and learning disability.
    • These factors encompassed 26 of the original 50 questionnaire items.
    • Cluster analysis revealed six interpretable clusters, including combinations of hyperactivity-impulsivity with other factors.

    Conclusions:

    • The study successfully delineated specific behavioral dimensions associated with hyperactivity in alcoholics.
    • Identified factors and clusters offer theoretical insights into the hyperactivity-alcoholism link.
    • Further research is needed to validate the derived scales and patient groupings.