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Investigating Moderators of Test-retest Reliability in Screening Children's Cognitive Functioning

Spencer, Fiona H. and Bornholt, Laurel J. (2005) Investigating Moderators of Test-retest Reliability in Screening Children's Cognitive Functioning . Australian Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology 5:pp. 91-106.

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Abstract

This project examined some of the common constraints on reliable cognitive assessment for children over time. Repeated measures design (n = 133) was with younger (5 & 6 year old, n = 64) and older (7 & 8 year old, n = 69) children. Results showed that children’s self-concepts moderated the test-retest reliability over extended intervals for younger and older children. Social self-categorizations moderated slightly the test-retest reliability for both age groups. For younger children only, personal self-categorization and self-reported talking about items moderated the reliability. In contrast, there were no moderators of test-retest reliability for shorter retest intervals. Other experiences, including recall, recognition and self-reported reflection on the content, did not moderate the test-retest reliability.

Item Type:Journal Article
Status:Published
Keywords:cognitive assessment children self-concepts test-retest reliability self-categorization
Subjects:220000 Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts - General
380000 Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences > 380100 Psychology
ID Code:1963
Deposited By:Wilson, Anna
Deposited On:31 August 2005
Alternative Locations:http://www.newcastle.edu.au/group/ajedp/
Copyright Owner:Copyright 2005 School of Education, Faculty of Education & Arts, University of Newcastle
Copyright Statement:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.
Additional Information:Open Access journal.