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Development and validation of a self-regulation scale within the German version of the Early Development Instrument
Sabine Georg1,2,3, Bernd Genser4,5, Joachim Fischer4
1Medical Faculty Mannheim, Center for Preventive Medicine and Digital Health (CPD), Division of General Medicine, Old Brewery, Heidelberg University, Röntgenstraße 7, 68167, Mannheim, Germany. sabine.georg@medma.uni-heidelberg.de.
BMC Pediatrics
|October 16, 2023
Summary
This study developed a brief 13-item scale to measure early childhood self-regulation (SR) using the German Early Development Instrument (GEDI). The GEDI-SR scale effectively identifies children with self-regulation difficulties, aiding early intervention.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Child Health
Background:
- Early childhood self-regulation (SR) is critical for lifelong health and educational success.
- Kindergarten is a key period for SR development, offering opportunities for intervention.
- Existing SR measurement tools are often not brief, comprehensive, or easy to use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a brief, reliable, and valid measurement scale for early childhood self-regulation (SR).
- To adapt items from the German version of the Early Development Instrument (GEDI) for SR assessment.
- To facilitate early detection of SR difficulties in kindergarten-aged children.
Main Methods:
- Utilized items from the German Early Development Instrument (GEDI) focusing on social competence and emotional maturity.
- Performed psychometric evaluation, including exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis on two independent datasets (n=191, n=184).
- Assessed internal consistency, test-retest reliability, interrater reliability, and concurrent validity with the Kindergarten Behavioral Scales.
Main Results:
- A 13-item GEDI-SR scale with a three-factor structure (behavioral inhibition, cognitive inhibition, selective attention) was identified.
- The scale demonstrated good internal consistency (0.92), test-retest reliability (0.85), and interrater reliability (0.71).
- Strong concurrent validity was found with the Kindergarten Behavioral Scales (mean r=0.72).
Conclusions:
- The 13-item GEDI-SR scale is a psychometrically sound instrument for assessing self-regulation in young children.
- It can be used as part of routine developmental monitoring or as a standalone measure.
- The scale holds potential for early identification of SR difficulties, informing public health interventions.
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