El Houari F, El Harch I, Idrissi AJ, El Fakir S, Zarhbouch B, Souirti Z. The Scale Assessment of Executive Functions-Adult (SAEF-A): Construction of a valid ecological instrument.
APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY. ADULT 2024:1-8. [PMID:
38170845 DOI:
10.1080/23279095.2023.2299916]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
This study aims to validate the SAEF-A (Scale Assessment Of Executive Functions-Adult) test, a new instrument for measuring executive functions in adults.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
The study participants are residents of Fez-Meknes over 18 years old. Two groups were enrolled: people with epilepsy and a healthy group. We constructed the tests in all three Moroccan languages: Darija, Tamazight, and Arabic. We validated the SAEF-A test according to Bernaud's instructions compared to the BRIEF-A test.
RESULTS
The Alpha Cronbach and Split Half were 92% and 88%, respectively. Exploratory research results highlight five facets of perceived value. Significant convergent validation existed between the BRIEF-A subscales and the SAEF-A scale. The results show that the people with epilepsy sample can be discriminated from the healthy ones in all dimensions, except planning, with a minor difference.
CONCLUSIONS
The results provide good reliability and validity for the SAEF-A. It will be helpful in studies of Moroccan adults and other people.
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