ERIC Number: EJ1467295
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Apr
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1087-0547
EISSN: EISSN-1557-1246
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Assessing the Construct Validity of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale for DSM-5 and Prevalence of ADHD in a Danish Population Sample
Journal of Attention Disorders, v29 n6 p437-444 2025
Objective: This study examines the validity of the ASRS-5 as a new screening tool for ADHD and evaluates its proposed screening cut-off in a general population context. Method: A nationally representative sample of 2,002 individuals aged 18 to 80 years was surveyed using the ASRS-5, with complete data obtained from 714 participants. Psychometric analysis evaluated fit to the Rasch model, response categories, dimensionality, differential item functioning, local dependency, and reliability. A cut-off score of 14, based on a simple additive scale, was applied. Results: The ASRS-5 generally conformed to the expectations of the Rasch model. However, disordered response categories were observed for item 6, and gender-related differential item functioning was noted in items 3, 4, and 6. The ASRS-5 demonstrated a unidimensional construct, and a cut-off score of 14 identified 6.0% of the sample as potential ADHD cases. Conclusion: Although the ASRS-5 aligns well with the Rasch model, certain measurement challenges exist. The recommended cut-off score effectively identifies an ADHD prevalence consistent with the 6.5% reported in the original ASRS-5 study.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Construct Validity, Psychometrics, Item Analysis, Adults, Young Adults, Older Adults, Reliability, Cutting Scores, Screening Tests, Responses, Gender Differences, Models, Measurement Techniques, Rating Scales, Goodness of Fit, Participant Characteristics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Denmark
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Author Affiliations: 1Research Unit for General Practice, Aarhus, Denmark; 2Aarhus University, Denmark; 3Region Zealand Psychiatry, Slagelse, Denmark; 4University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; 5University of Copenhagen, Denmark