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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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11-06-2015 | Original Paper

Model Invariance Across Genders of the Broad Autism Phenotype Questionnaire

Auteurs: Neill Broderick, Jordan L. Wade, J. Patrick Meyer, Michael Hull, Ronald E. Reeve

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 10/2015

Abstract

ASD is one of the most heritable neuropsychiatric disorders, though comprehensive genetic liability remains elusive. To facilitate genetic research, researchers employ the concept of the broad autism phenotype (BAP), a milder presentation of traits in undiagnosed relatives. Research suggests that the BAP Questionnaire (BAPQ) demonstrates psychometric properties superior to other self-report measures. To examine evidence regarding validity of the BAPQ, the current study used confirmatory factor analysis to test the assumption of model invariance across genders. Results of the current study upheld model invariance at each level of parameter constraint; however, model fit indices suggested limited goodness-of-fit between the proposed model and the sample. Exploratory analyses investigated alternate factor structure models but ultimately supported the proposed three-factor structure model.

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Titel: Model Invariance Across Genders of the Broad Autism Phenotype Questionnaire
Auteurs: Neill Broderick
Jordan L. Wade
J. Patrick Meyer
Michael Hull
Ronald E. Reeve
Publicatiedatum: 11-06-2015
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 10/2015
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2472-z

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