Psychometric Properties of the Abridged Version of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient Among Iranian Students

Objective: The present study investigates the psychometric properties of the abridged version of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ). Methods: A total of ۲۵۴ students were chosen from universities in Tehran by the cluster sampling method. Then, the demographic questionnaire, close relationships-revised questionnaire, Autism Spectrum Quotient Short (AQ-S) form, and the empathy quotient-short forms were distributed among them. The data were analyzed using SPSS, Lertab, and LISREL software. Results: The results of the exploratory factor analysis revealed ۵ factors for the AQ-S, and the confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the results of the exploratory factor analysis. The Cronbach alpha values were ۰.۹۵, ۰.۹۲, ۰.۴۸, ۰.۹۴, ۰.۵۸, and ۰.۸۹ for AQ-Short, the social skills, routine, imagination, attention switching, and number/pattern components, respectively. The divergent and convergent reliability of AQ-S was satisfactory. Conclusion: The results provide evidence for the applicability of the AQ short form in assessing the autistic traits of the Iranian population.

کلیدواژه ها:

Autistic traits ، Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ-Short) ، Validity ، Reliability