The Childhood Executive Functioning Inventory (CHEXI): psychometric properties in a sample of Ecuadorian children

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33539/avpsicol.2024.v32n1.2949

Keywords:

chexi, funciones ejecutivas, psicometría, escolaridad

Abstract

The Childhood Executive Functioning Inventory (CHEXI) is a widely used test in educational settings to identify deficits in Executive Functions (EF). This study aimed to adapt and evaluate the Spanish version of CHEXI in a sample of participants from Ecuador (n = 467). The study measured understanding using slightly different versions of the instrument, one initially administered to 373 participants and another with
three item changes used to assess 144 new participants. Cronbach’s alpha (α) and McDonald’s omega (ω) were used to assess internal consistency. Absolute (χ²/df) and incremental fit indices (CFI, TLI, SRMR,
RMSEA) evaluated construct validity. The two-factor structure of CHEXI (Working Memory and Inhibition) was successfully replicated, demonstrating a good fit and high internal consistency. The Spanish version, with the two first-order correlated factors and modifications in items 10, and 22, was deemed suitable for
assessing EF in children aged 8 to 12. We found that modifying the statements improved the instrument’s psychometric properties for Ecuador.

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Author Biographies

Marcelo, University of Cuenca

Docente investigador de la Universidad de Cuenca, Facultad de Psicología. Investigador en las áreas de educación, psicología y aprendizaje de otros idiomas.

William Paul Arias–Medina, Facultad de Psicología, Departamento Interdisciplinario de Espacio y Población, Universidad de Cuenca

Paúl Arias-Medina: Economista de la Universidad de Cuenca, Magíster en Estudios del Desarrollo de la Universidad de Amberes. Investigador y profesor de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Cuenca.

Published

2024-02-08

How to Cite

Tacuri-Reino, D., Walter Marcelo, & Arias–Medina, W. P. (2024). The Childhood Executive Functioning Inventory (CHEXI): psychometric properties in a sample of Ecuadorian children. Avances En Psicología, 32(1), e2949. https://doi.org/10.33539/avpsicol.2024.v32n1.2949