UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale for Children: Turkish Adaptation, Reliability and Validity Study.

Area of Science:

• Child Psychology
• Psychometric Evaluation
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

• Impulsive behavior is a key characteristic in childhood behavioral disorders.
• The UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale for Children (UPPS-P-C) is a tool for assessing impulsivity.
• Validating the UPPS-P-C in Turkish populations is crucial for its clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish the Turkish validity and reliability of the UPPS-P-C.
• To explore the relationship between UPPS-P-C subscales and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Main Methods:

• A total of 575 children (10-14 years) participated, including 50 with ADHD and 525 from the community.
• Test-retest reliability was assessed on a subset of 50 children.
• Factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha were used for validity and internal consistency.

Main Results:

• Factor analysis confirmed a five-factor model for the UPPS-P-C.
• 'Lack of premeditation' and 'Lack of perseverance' subscales effectively distinguished children with ADHD.
• The UPPS-P-C demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.894) and test-retest reliability.

Conclusions:

• The Turkish version of the UPPS-P-C is a valid and reliable measure of childhood impulsivity.
• The scale is effective for screening impulsivity-related features in children.
• UPPS-P-C can be utilized for symptom profiling and severity assessment in ADHD.