Construction of attention-deficit hyperactive disorder scale

Pages: 313-314
N. Jain and R. K. Gunthey (Department of Psychology, J.N.V. University, Jodhpur)

Construction of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) was the aim of present research it consists of the categories, viz., Inattention, Impulsivity and Hyperactivity. 60 parents of ADHD children were approached in different special schools of Jodhpur district. Finally 40 parents were worked as sample because of dropouts. 62 items were selected containing the symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity as mentioned in DSM-IV-TR. 56 items were taken after items analysis. Scoring- Never-0, Sometimes-1 and Often- 2 is done for three categories responses with maximum score 112. Test-retest reliability and Criterion related validity is worked out for all subscales as well as for total scores.