The dual-systems of self-control scale for children: development, reliability and validity / 中华行为医学与脑科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To develop and test the reliability and validity of the dual-systems of self-control scale for children (DSSCSC).Methods The scale was developed based on previous studies and the theoretical framework of the dual system.Totally 1493 families from 5 provinces were recruited.Participants were asked to complete the DSSCSC.Item analysis was conducted to identify valid items.Then the construct validity of the scale was tested through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis(EFA & CFA).Finally the reliability and criterion validity of the scale was examined.Results The scale was consisted of 23 items with 5 factors-planning,impulsivity,distractibility,persistence,and poor delay of gratification.They explained 50.46％ of the total variance.Besides,the CFA resuhs demonstrated a satisfactory construct validity of the scale (RMSEA =0.044,NFI =0.95,NNFI=0.97,CFI=0.97).The scores of DSSCSC and its subscales were significantly correlated with the TSCRS scores.The Cronbach' s α coefficients of the total scale was 0.855,and 5 subscales were 0.813,0.803,0.582,0.608,and 0.620 respectively.Conclusion The DSSCSC with 5 factors has a good reliability and validity,demonstrating it a valid tool to measure the children' s self-control in China.