The Scale Assessment of Executive Functions-Adult (SAEF-A): Construction of a valid ecological instrument

• Published in: Applied neuropsychology. Adult pp. 1 - 8
• Main Authors: El Houari, Farah, El Harch, Ibtissam, Idrissi, Abdelkrim Janati, El Fakir, Samira, Zarhbouch, Benaissa, Souirti, Zouhayr
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 03-01-2024
• Subjects: epilepsy; ecological validity; SAEF-A; executive functions; Construction scale
• ISSN: 2327-9095; 2327-9109
• DOI: 10.1080/23279095.2023.2299916

This study aims to validate the SAEF-A (Scale Assessment Of Executive Functions-Adult) test, a new instrument for measuring executive functions in adults.
The study participants are residents of Fez-Meknes over 18 years old. Two groups were enrolled: people with epilepsy and a healthy group. We constructed the tests in all three Moroccan languages: Darija, Tamazight, and Arabic. We validated the SAEF-A test according to Bernaud's instructions compared to the BRIEF-A test.
The Alpha Cronbach and Split Half were 92% and 88%, respectively. Exploratory research results highlight five facets of perceived value. Significant convergent validation existed between the BRIEF-A subscales and the SAEF-A scale. The results show that the people with epilepsy sample can be discriminated from the healthy ones in all dimensions, except planning, with a minor difference.
The results provide good reliability and validity for the SAEF-A. It will be helpful in studies of Moroccan adults and other people.