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Validity and reliability of the Frith-Happé Animation Test in a Turkish sample.
Pelinsu Dilay Deniz1, Ceren Hidiroglu Ongun2
1Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, Canakkale, Turkiye.
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|July 16, 2026
Summary
The Frith-Happé Animation Test (AT) is a reliable and valid tool for assessing social cognition in Turkiye. This study confirms its utility in distinguishing between individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and healthy controls.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Assessment
Background:
- Social cognitive functions are crucial for human interaction.
- Existing assessments for social cognition are limited in Turkiye.
- The Frith-Happé Animation Test (AT) is a potential tool for evaluating these functions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Frith-Happé Animation Test (AT) in a Turkish population.
- To investigate the influence of demographic factors (age, gender, education) on AT performance.
- To compare social cognitive abilities between individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and healthy controls using the AT.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 267 healthy adults and 20 individuals with ASD in Turkiye.
- Participants completed the Frith-Happé Animation Test (AT) and the Dokuz Eylul Theory of Mind Scale (DEToMS).
- Demographic variables including age, gender, and education level were recorded and analyzed.
Main Results:
- The AT demonstrated high internal consistency and test-retest reliability.
- Moderate criterion validity was found, correlating positively with the DEToMS.
- Healthy individuals performed significantly better on the AT compared to individuals with ASD.
Conclusions:
- The Frith-Happé Animation Test (AT) is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing social cognition in the Turkish context.
- The AT can effectively differentiate social cognitive functioning between individuals with ASD and healthy controls.
- This validated tool has significant potential for future clinical applications and research in Turkiye.
