title: Structure of adaptive behavior in samples with and without mental retardation.
abstract: The structure of adaptive behavior as a function of age and status of handicap was investigated in two samples with mental retardation and five samples without retardation. Exploratory factor analysis of the subscale scores from a comprehensive, nationally standardized measure of adaptive behavior (Scales of Independent Behavior) revealed a large Adaptive or Personal Independence dimension. Although not consistently identified in all samples, secondary Academic, Personal Responsibility, and Community/Vocational dimensions were also identified. Possible differences were identified in the structure of adaptive behavior as a function of age.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bruininks
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McGrew
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Maruyama
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000523:psychology*; D010553:Personality Development; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012941:Social Responsibility