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21-06-2023 | Original Paper

Psychometric Properties of the Caregiver Strain Questionnaire in a Chinese Sample of Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Sarah Theresa Chung, Eugenia Y.C. Lok, Quinney K.N. Chan, Koi-Man Cheng, Siu-Man Lam, Simon S.Y. Lui

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 8/2024

Abstract

The Caregiver Strain Questionnaire assesses the three dimensions of caregiver strain, namely the objective, subjective externalized and subjective internalized strain. It was validated among caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the United States and Mainland China with promising psychometric properties.

This study aimed to develop and validate the Chinese (traditional script) version of the Caregiver Strain Questionnaire (C-CGSQ) among 198 caregivers of children with ASD in Hong Kong. The C-CGSQ showed excellent internal consistency (α = 0.958) and test-retest reliability (Spearman’s r = 0.966). Concurrent, convergent, divergent validity and a three-factor structure (consistent with previous studies) were established. The C-CGSQ demonstrated promising psychometric properties in measuring caregiver strain among caregivers of Chinese ASD children in Hong Kong.

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Titel: Psychometric Properties of the Caregiver Strain Questionnaire in a Chinese Sample of Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Sarah Theresa Chung
Eugenia Y.C. Lok
Quinney K.N. Chan
Koi-Man Cheng
Siu-Man Lam
Simon S.Y. Lui
Publicatiedatum: 21-06-2023
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 8/2024
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-06028-0

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