The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition, Greek Adaptation (Wais-IV GR)
Confirmatory factor analysis and specific reference group normative data for Greek Australian older adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11511005 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mathew Staios (0000-0003-3008-0753, Monash University), Mary-Helen Kosmidis (0000-0001-8790-1220, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), T Rune Nielsen (0000-0002-8128-2294, Rigshospitalet), Alexandra Papadopoulos (Monash University), Nikolaos Kokkinis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), Ariadni Stogiannidou (0000-0002-1812-6619, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), Evrim March (Monash University), Renerus J Stolwyk (0000-0002-4975-3332, Monash University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 248-263 |
| Publication date | 2023-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Australian Psychologist (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0005-0067 • E-ISSN: 1742-9544 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00050067.2023.2179387 |
| OpenAlex | W4322773570 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 37 |
Objectives In the absence of reliable and valid neuropsychological measures, accurate assessment of culturally diverse groups is a challenge facing the Australian neuropsychological community. This study aimed to investigate the construct validity and to develop specific reference group norms using the WAIS-IV Greek adaption (WAIS-IV GR) for Greek Australian older adults.Method A convenience sample of 90 healthy older Greek Australians (M = 77.14 ± 4.46; range = 70–85; 39 males & 51 females), with a primary school level of education (M = 5.60 ± 0.68; Range = 4–6) were recruited throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area.Results Regression modelling showed that age was the most significant predictor, therefore, subtest normative data were stratified according to three age bands. Normative data for all WAIS-IV GR subtests and indices were calculated, in addition to values for the 90% and 95% confidence levels. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that a four-factor solution consisting of the WAIS-IV GR Index Scores displayed a superior fit with significant parameters of acceptable magnitude.Conclusion Findings support the application of the traditional WAIS-IV factor structure to a Greek Australian sample. Utilising specific reference group norms for Greek Australians with limited education will facilitate and improve access of cognitive assessment within this population
Cognition · Confirmatory factor analysis · Construct validity · Developmental psychology · Normative · Population · Psychiatry · Psychometrics · Statistics · Structural equation modeling · Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale · Clinical Psychology · Cognitive Abilities and Testing · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Demography · Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |