Modeling the Ecological Validity of Neurocognitive Assessment in Adults with Acquired Brain Injury
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- 作者：Paul D. Kieffaber ; George A. Marcoulides ; Margaret H. White and Douglas E. Harrington
- 关键词：Structural equation modeling ; Acquired brain injury ; Ecological validity
- 刊名：Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
- 出版时间：September, 2007
- 出版年：2007
- 期刊代码：13_10689583
- 类别：ph
- 卷：14
- 期：3
- 页码：206-218
- 数据来源：sp
摘要
Neuropsychologists are increasingly asked to make judgments regarding treatment options and rehabilitation strategies in addition to evaluating the degree and scope of neuropsychological impairment following acquired brain injuries. The capacity to make informed clinical decisions relies upon research investigating the relationships between neuropsychological and psychosocial status (i.e., ecological validity). Unfortunately, much of this research employs exploratory analyses, an approach that can lead to theoretical ambiguity and ad-hoc interpretations. The current availability and accessibility of analytical tools, like structural equation modeling (SEM), however, permits the testing of specific hypotheses regarding ecological validity and promotes a-priori theory development. In the current study, a theory-driven model of the ecological validity of a neurocognitive assessment was tested against data obtained from individuals with acquired brain injury using SEM. The results provide confirmatory evidence for the ecological validity of neurocognitive constructs and empirical support for a theory-driven analytical approach to ecological validity research.