TY - JOUR
T1 - Emotional expression in children treated with ADHD medication
T2 - Development of a new measure
AU - Perwien, Amy R.
AU - Kratochvil, Christopher J.
AU - Faries, Douglas
AU - Vaughan, Brigette
AU - Busner, Joan
AU - Saylor, Keith E.
AU - Buermeyer, Curtis M.
AU - Kaplan, Stuart
AU - Swindle, Ralph
PY - 2008/3
Y1 - 2008/3
N2 - Objective: Although existing instruments contain items addressing the effect of ADHD medications on emotional expression, a review of measures did not yield any instruments that thoroughly evaluated positive and negative aspects of emotional expression. Method: The Expression and Emotion Scale for Children (EESC), a parent-report measure, was developed from an analysis of qualitative data from parent focus groups and expert opinion. Data from 179 parents and children treated with stimulants or atomoxetine are used to examine the psychometric properties of the EESC. Results: The EESC demonstrates good internal consistency and test-retest reliability. A factor analysis yields three factors (positive, flat, and emotional lability) that were consistent with the predicted structure of the measure. Small to moderate correlations between the EESC and psychological symptom measures are found, with the strength of the relationships varying by symptom measure. Conclusion: The EESC shows appropriate psychometric properties and is appropriate for use in clinical and research settings. (J. of Att. Dis. 2008; 11(5) 568-579).
AB - Objective: Although existing instruments contain items addressing the effect of ADHD medications on emotional expression, a review of measures did not yield any instruments that thoroughly evaluated positive and negative aspects of emotional expression. Method: The Expression and Emotion Scale for Children (EESC), a parent-report measure, was developed from an analysis of qualitative data from parent focus groups and expert opinion. Data from 179 parents and children treated with stimulants or atomoxetine are used to examine the psychometric properties of the EESC. Results: The EESC demonstrates good internal consistency and test-retest reliability. A factor analysis yields three factors (positive, flat, and emotional lability) that were consistent with the predicted structure of the measure. Small to moderate correlations between the EESC and psychological symptom measures are found, with the strength of the relationships varying by symptom measure. Conclusion: The EESC shows appropriate psychometric properties and is appropriate for use in clinical and research settings. (J. of Att. Dis. 2008; 11(5) 568-579).
KW - ADHD medication
KW - Children
KW - Emotional expression
KW - Measure development
KW - Side effects
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U2 - 10.1177/1087054707306117
DO - 10.1177/1087054707306117
M3 - Article
C2 - 18192622
AN - SCOPUS:38849085905
SN - 1087-0547
VL - 11
SP - 568
EP - 579
JO - Journal of Attention Disorders
JF - Journal of Attention Disorders
IS - 5
ER -