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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Arq Neuropsiquiatr 2017; 75(08): 563-569
DOI: 10.1590/0004-282X20170105
CLINICAL SCALES, CRITERIA AND TOOLS

Validation of the Expression and Emotion Scale for Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder into Brazilian Portuguese

Validação da Escala de Expressão e Emoção para Crianças com transtorno do déficit de atenção e hiperatividade para português do Brasil
Margarete Andreozzi Vaz Pereira Simon
1   Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Hospital das Clínicas, Departamento de Distúrbios de Aprendizado do Instituto da Criança, São Paulo SP, Brasil;
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Umbertina Conti Reed
2   Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Neurologia, São Paulo SP, Brasil;
,
Brigette Vaughan
3   University of Nebraska Medical Center, Munroe Meyer Institute, Department of Developmental and Pediatric Behavioral, Nebraska, United States.
,
Valdecir Antonio Simon
2   Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Neurologia, São Paulo SP, Brasil;
,
Erasmo Barbante Casella
1   Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Hospital das Clínicas, Departamento de Distúrbios de Aprendizado do Instituto da Criança, São Paulo SP, Brasil;
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ABSTRACT

Objective

To validate the parent-rated Expression and Emotion Scale for Children (EESC) for patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Methods

The EESC was applied to parents of children with and without ADHD. The children were divided into age groups: Group A, between six and eight years old; Group B, between nine and 11 years old; and Group C, between 12 and 15 years old. The validation was carried out according to the steps proposed by Guillemin et al. For the statistical calculation, Cronbach’s α, Pearson’s correlation, the ICC and ROC curve were used.

Results

The statistical tests showed satisfactory coefficients: Cronbach’s α = 0.76; Pearson’s correlation r = 0.91 with CI 95%; replicability ICC = 0.66; sensitivity 0.75; specificity 0.67; accuracy 71%.

Conclusion

According to psychometric data on internal and external consistency (reliability, reproducibility), sensitivity, and specificity, the parent-rated EESC for ADHD is useful in assessing emotional expression.

RESUMO

Objetivo

Validar o instrumento Expression and Emotion Scale for Children (EESC) versão pais para crianças com transtorno do déficit de atenção e hiperatividade (TDAH).

Métodos

O instrumento EESC foi aplicado aos pais de crianças e adolescentes com e sem TDAH. Estes foram divididas em grupos etários: Grupo A entre 6 -8 anos; Grupo B, entre 9-11; Grupo C, entre 12-15 anos de idade. A validação da EESC seguiu as seguintes etapas propostas por Guillemin et al. Para cálculo estatístico: α de Cronbach, Pearson, CIC e Curva ROC.

Resultados

Os testes estatísticos apresentaram coeficientes satisfatórios: Cronbach α = 0,76; correlação de Pearson r = 0,91 com IC 95%; replicabilidade CIC = 0.66; sensibilidade 0,75; especificidade 0,67; acurácia 71%.

Conclusão

Conforme dados psicométricos de consistência interna, externa (confiabilidade, reprodutibilidade), sensibilidade e especificidade, a EESC versão pais é válida para avaliar a Expressão Emocional de crianças e adolescentes com TDAH.

attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, child - adolescents
transtorno do déficit de atenção com hiperatividade, criança - adolescente

Support:

Higher Education Personnel Improvement Coordination (Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES). It was carried out in the Department of Learning Disorders of the Children’s Institute, Hospital Clinics, School of Medicine of the University of São Paulo and in the João Pinheiro School.


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Publication History

Received: 01 December 2016

Accepted: 04 May 2017

Article published online:
05 September 2023

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