The development and validation of the “SENSE” − Sensory and Behavioral Modulation Questionnaire for adults

IF 2.9 2区医学 Q1 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Research in Developmental Disabilities Pub Date : 2024-03-11 DOI:10.1016/j.ridd.2024.104715

Batya Engel-Yeger

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Abstract

Sensory modulation is critical for interacting with the physical and social environment. When sensory input from the environment is not properly perceived and modulated, it may elevate arausability, avoidant behavior, impair function and wellbeing. Sensory modulation difficulties (SMD) are mainly reported during childhood and are related to neurodevelopmental conditions such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). SMD in adulthood further deteriorate function and emotional status, hence should be screened and treated. Nonetheless, relevant measures of SMD for adults are limited. This study aims to establish the psychometric properties of the “SENSE” - Sensory and Behavioral Modulation Questionnaire for adults. Based on theoretical/clinical knowledge the SENSE measures sensitivity/arousability, habituation and avoidance. After establishing content and face validity, 663 participants aged 18–65 completed a sociodemographic and health questionnaire, the Adult ADHD Scale-5 (ASRS-5), the SENSE and the Highly Sensitive Person Scale (HSPS). Factor analysis approved the determination of SENSE scales. Medium- high internal consistency was found. SENSE discriminated between adults with/without ADHD and correlated with HSPS scores, confirming concurrent validity.

Conclusions

SENSE has good psychometric properties and may be feasible for screening sensory-behavioral modulation difficulties in adults. Studies should further examine SENSE applicability to clinical populations.

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成人感官和行为调节问卷 "SENSE "的开发与验证

感官调节对于与物理和社会环境互动至关重要。如果不能正确感知和调节来自环境的感官输入，就可能导致易怒、回避行为、功能受损和健康受损。据报道，感觉调节障碍（SMD）主要发生在儿童时期，与注意力缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）等神经发育疾病有关。成年后的感觉调节障碍会进一步恶化功能和情绪状况，因此应进行筛查和治疗。然而，针对成年人的SMD相关测量方法却很有限。本研究旨在确定 "SENSE"--成人感觉和行为调节问卷的心理测量特性。基于理论/临床知识，SENSE 可测量敏感性/唤醒性、习惯性和回避性。在确定内容效度和表面效度后，663 名 18-65 岁的参与者填写了社会人口学和健康问卷、成人多动症量表-5（ASRS-5）、SENSE 和高敏感人群量表（HSPS）。因子分析批准了 SENSE 量表的确定。量表的内部一致性为中高水平。结论SENSE具有良好的心理测量特性，可用于筛查成年人的感觉行为调节障碍。应进一步研究 SENSE 在临床人群中的适用性。

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Research in Developmental Disabilities Multiple-

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5.50

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178

期刊介绍： Research In Developmental Disabilities is aimed at publishing original research of an interdisciplinary nature that has a direct bearing on the remediation of problems associated with developmental disabilities. Manuscripts will be solicited throughout the world. Articles will be primarily empirical studies, although an occasional position paper or review will be accepted. The aim of the journal will be to publish articles on all aspects of research with the developmentally disabled, with any methodologically sound approach being acceptable.