An Evaluation of the Structure of Attention in Adolescence

This study evaluated the factor structure of attention, considering internal and external attention, and juxtaposed alongside processing speed (PS) and working memory (WM). We expected the hypothesized model to fit better than unitary or method factors. We included 27 measures with 212 Hispanic midd...

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Published inDevelopmental neuropsychology Vol. 48; no. 4; pp. 162 - 185
Main Authors Cirino, Paul T., Farrell, Abigail E., Barnes, Marcia A., Roberts, Greg J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Routledge 01.07.2023
Psychology Press
Subjects
Adolescent
Attention
Cognition
Humans
Memory, Short-Term
Processing Speed
Short term memory
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Summary:This study evaluated the factor structure of attention, considering internal and external attention, and juxtaposed alongside processing speed (PS) and working memory (WM). We expected the hypothesized model to fit better than unitary or method factors. We included 27 measures with 212 Hispanic middle schoolers from Spanish-speaking backgrounds, where a substantial proportion were at risk for learning difficulties. Confirmatory factor analytic models separated factors of PS and WM, but the final model did not align with theoretical predictions; rather only measurement factors emerged. Findings extend and refine our understanding of the structure of attention in adolescents.
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ISSN:8756-5641
1532-6942
1532-6942
DOI:10.1080/87565641.2023.2213789