Psychometric properties of the Mandarin version of the Adult Executive Functioning Inventory among nonclinical young adults in Taiwan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21284403 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Cian-Ruei Jian (Kaohsiung Medical University), Tai-Ling Liu (Kaohsiung Medical University), Ray C Hsiao (0000-0003-2351-2335, Seattle Children's Hospital), Chung-Ying Lin (0000-0002-2129-4242, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, corresponding author), Cheng-Fang Yen (0000-0003-1156-4939, Kaohsiung Medical University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 268 |
| Pages | 107255 |
| Publication date | 2026-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Acta Psychologica (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0001-6918 • E-ISSN: 1873-6297 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.107255 |
| PMID | 42296744 |
| OpenAlex | W7164813728 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 53 |
BACKGROUND: The Adult Executive Functioning Inventory (ADEXI) is a short self-report instrument assessing executive function. This study validated the psychometric properties of the Mandarin version of the ADEXI (M-ADEXI) in a nonclinical adult sample in Taiwan, including its factor structure, internal consistency, measurement invariance, and concurrent validity. METHODS: In total, 1833 young adults aged 18-25 years completed an online survey. Three competing factor structure models were examined. Internal consistency, item-to-total correlation, factor loading, and measurement invariance in gender-stratified subgroups were also examined. The concurrent validity of the M-ADEXI was evaluated against several external constructs, namely, depression, anxiety, inattention, and hyperactivity/impulsivity. RESULTS: A three-factor model underlying the M-ADEXI was found to be psychometrically sound. The three-factor model was robust to gender. In general, the M-ADEXI has favorable internal consistency, item-to-total correlation, and concurrent validity with the constructs of depression, anxiety, inattention, and hyperactivity/impulsivity. CONCLUSION: The M-ADEXI can be used to assess executive function in nonclinical young adult populations
Cross-sectional study · Differential item functioning · Executive functions · Mandarin Chinese · Poison control · Psychometrics · Young adult · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Identity, Memory, and Therapy · Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
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| Highly cited | No |