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Griffiths Scales of Mental Development and different users

J A Smith, R T Bidder, S M Gardner

    Child: Care, Health and Development
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Inter-rater reliability varied across the Griffiths Mental Development Scales. Eye-Hand Coordination and Performance Scales showed higher consistency, while Locomotor and Hearing-Speech Scales were more subjective for raters.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Psychometrics

    Background:

    • The Griffiths Mental Development Scales (GMDS) are widely used to assess child development.
    • Ensuring consistent scoring (inter-rater reliability) is crucial for accurate developmental assessments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the inter-rater reliability of different scales within the Griffiths Mental Development Scales.
    • To identify which GMDS scales demonstrate higher or lower consistency between independent assessors.

    Main Methods:

    • A study was conducted to assess inter-rater reliability using the Griffiths Mental Development Scales.
    • Assessors evaluated videotaped performances to determine scoring consistency across various GMDS scales.

    Main Results:

    • The Eye-Hand Coordination and Performance and Practical Reasoning Scales exhibited greater inter-rater consistency.

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  • The Locomotor, Personal-Social, and Hearing-Speech Scales showed higher variability in scoring between assessors.
  • No significant discrepancies were noted based on raters' differing backgrounds or experience levels.

    • Conclusions:

    • Specific scales within the Griffiths Mental Development Scales possess differential inter-rater reliability.
    • The Locomotor, Personal-Social, and Hearing-Speech Scales require careful interpretation due to potential subjectivity.
    • Standardization of scoring protocols may enhance reliability for all GMDS scales.