Factorial Validity of the Theory of Mind Inventory-2 in Typically Developing Children
Journal
Journal of autism and developmental disorders
Journal Volume
53
Journal Issue
1
Pages
310
Date Issued
2023-01
Author(s)
Abstract
The Theory of Mind Inventory-2 (ToMI-2) is a promising measure for assessing theory of mind (ToM) and social-related functions. However, limited evidence on its factorial validity hampers score interpretation. To examine the factorial validity, confirmatory factor analysis for two currently-available structures was performed in 420 typically developing children aged three to seven years. One, the development-based structure, contains three stages of ToM development: the early, basic, and advanced ToM stages. The other, the social-related structure, comprises three social-related ToM functions: emotion recognition, mental state term comprehension, and pragmatics. The results showed that these structures and the unidimensionality of each domain were not supported even after modifications. Thus, further revisions and examinations of the underlying structures of the ToMI-2 are needed.
Subjects
Confirmatory factor analysis; Construct validity; Psychometric properties; Theory of mind; Typically developing children
Publisher
SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS
Type
journal article