Hoekstra Rosa A, Bartels Meike, Cath Danielle C, Boomsma Dorret I
Department of Biological Psychology, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
J Autism Dev Disord. 2008 Sep;38(8):1555-66. doi: 10.1007/s10803-008-0538-x. Epub 2008 Feb 27.
The factor structure of the Dutch translation of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ; a continuous, quantitative measure of autistic traits) was evaluated with confirmatory factor analyses in a large general population and student sample. The criterion validity of the AQ was examined in three matched patient groups (autism spectrum conditions (ASC), social anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder). A two factor model, consisting of a "Social interaction" factor and "Attention to detail" factor could be identified. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the AQ were satisfactory. High total AQ and factor scores were specific to ASC patients. Men scored higher than women and science students higher than non-science students. The Dutch translation of the AQ is a reliable instrument to assess autism spectrum conditions.
在一个大型普通人群和学生样本中，通过验证性因素分析评估了自闭症谱系商数（AQ；一种对自闭症特征的连续定量测量）荷兰语翻译版的因素结构。在三个匹配的患者组（自闭症谱系障碍（ASC）、社交焦虑障碍和强迫症）中检验了AQ的标准效度。可以识别出一个由“社交互动”因素和“注重细节”因素组成的双因素模型。AQ的内部一致性和重测信度令人满意。高AQ总分和因素得分是ASC患者所特有的。男性得分高于女性，理科学生得分高于非理科学生。AQ的荷兰语翻译版是评估自闭症谱系障碍的可靠工具。
