The Persian Version of the Emotion Regulation and Social Skills Questionnaire: Psychometric Properties for Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Motahareh Manoosi, Bahareh Rezaei, Ensiyeh Jenabi, Ali Reza Soltanian, Mohammad Rezaei
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Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the current study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Emotion Regulation and Social Skills Questionnaire (ERSSQ) among young Farsi-speaking individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Iran.
Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 108 children and teenagers (aged 7 to 14 years; mean age = 10.55 years, 91% male) with ASD, along with an equal number of neurotypical children, their families, and teachers. The assessment of the ERSSQ's psychometric properties included evaluations of reliability, content validity, and face validity. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to estimate the reliability of the ERSSQ-P and ERSSQ-T which were completed respectively by parents and teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders.
Results: The results indicated that the Persian versions of the ERSSQ-P and ERSSQ-T questionnaires exhibited adequate face and content validity (CVI = 0.92 and 0.88, respectively). Additionally, both ERSSQ-P and ERSSQ-T demonstrated acceptable internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha values of 0.95 and 0.70, respectively.
Discussion: This study confirms the effectiveness and validity of the ERSSQ-P and ERSSQ-T, which can be utilized by specialists in the field of autism for clinical and research applications. These instruments offer a straightforward and cost-effective means of assessing emotion regulation and social skills among Farsi-speaking children and adolescents with ASD.
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The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders seeks to advance theoretical and applied research as well as examine and evaluate clinical diagnoses and treatments for autism and related disabilities. JADD encourages research submissions on the causes of ASDs and related disorders, including genetic, immunological, and environmental factors; diagnosis and assessment tools (e.g., for early detection as well as behavioral and communications characteristics); and prevention and treatment options. Sample topics include: Social responsiveness in young children with autism Advances in diagnosing and reporting autism Omega-3 fatty acids to treat autism symptoms Parental and child adherence to behavioral and medical treatments for autism Increasing independent task completion by students with autism spectrum disorder Does laughter differ in children with autism? Predicting ASD diagnosis and social impairment in younger siblings of children with autism The effects of psychotropic and nonpsychotropic medication with adolescents and adults with ASD Increasing independence for individuals with ASDs Group interventions to promote social skills in school-aged children with ASDs Standard diagnostic measures for ASDs Substance abuse in adults with autism Differentiating between ADHD and autism symptoms Social competence and social skills training and interventions for children with ASDs Therapeutic horseback riding and social functioning in children with autism Authors and readers of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders include sch olars, researchers, professionals, policy makers, and graduate students from a broad range of cross-disciplines, including developmental, clinical child, and school psychology; pediatrics; psychiatry; education; social work and counseling; speech, communication, and physical therapy; medicine and neuroscience; and public health.