Construction and Content Validation: Teacher Knowledge Questionnaire on the Neurocognitive Learning Profile of ADHD

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22544/rcps.v44i01.08

Keywords:

Instrument, Construction, Validity, Neurocognitive profile, ADHD

Abstract

In the schooling process of the child population diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents challenges in the educational field, as its symptoms can affect academic performance. It is essential for teachers to understand the neurocognitive learning profile of these students and employ appropriate strategies to optimize their performance. To assess teachers' knowledge of the neurocognitive learning profile of students with ADHD, a 29-item questionnaire was developed and validated. It is structured into five dimensions: attention, flexibility, inhibition, working memory, and planning, as well as higher-order executive functions. The methodological process of instrument construction was carried out in three phases. First, the items were designed based on a theoretical review of executive functions in ADHD. Second, content validation was conducted through the judgment of seven experts, who assessed the clarity, coherence, relevance, and sufficiency of the items using the methodology proposed by Escobar and Cuervo (2008) and Aiken’s V test to determine the level of agreement. Finally, a pilot test was conducted with 10 primary and secondary school teachers, who reported no difficulties in understanding the instrument. The results of Aiken’sV test revealed significant agreement, supporting the content validity of the questionnaire and highlighting its importance in evaluating teachers' knowledge of the neurocognitive profile in the context of ADHD.

Author Biographies

Josefina Rubiales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata and CONICET, Mar del Plata, Argentina

PhD and Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Master's degree in Neuropsychology. Associate Researcher at CONICET and Associate Professor of Neuropsychology at the Faculty of Psychology, UNMdP, Argentina. She directs a research project at the Institute of Basic, Applied Psychology and Technology (IPSIBAT–CONICET-UNMdP). She specializes in child neuropsychology, executive functions and decision-making in children and adolescents with ADHD. She has a solid scientific output with numerous publications.

Liliana Bakker, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata andy CONICET, Mar del Plata, Argentina

Graduate in Biology, specializes in University Teaching, and she is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology at the National University of Mar del Plata (UNMdP). She is a researcher at the Institute of Basic, Applied Psychology, and Technology (IPSIBAT – CONICET-UNMdP), and leads the Human Behavior, Neuroscience, and Neurodiversity research group. Her research interests include neuroeducation, neurodiversity, and ADHD. She has contributed to numerous scientific publications on these topics.

Juan Paneiva Pompa, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata y CONICET, Mar del Plata, Argentina

Graduate in Psychology , he specializes in Cognitive Psychotherapy, and is a PhD candidate in Psychology. He is a professor and researcher at the Faculty of Psychology at the UNMdP and a CONICET-IPSIBAT PhD Fellow. His academic interests focus on neuroscience and diversity, school climate, ADHD, educational inclusion, and psychoeducational programs. He has published several articles, including studies on intervention programs for children with ADHD.

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Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

Rubiales, J., Bakker, L., & Paneiva Pompa, J. (2025). Construction and Content Validation: Teacher Knowledge Questionnaire on the Neurocognitive Learning Profile of ADHD. Costa Rican Journal of Psychology, 44(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.22544/rcps.v44i01.08