The Observer Memory Questionnaire-Parent Form: introducing a new measure of everyday memory for children.
Relatively little research has focused on everyday memory function in childhood, possibly reflecting the limited number of measures available. This study introduces the Observer Memory Questionnaire-Parent Form (OMQ-PF), which assesses parental beliefs about their child's everyday memory. The OMQ-PF and a selection of neuropsychological measures were administered to a cohort of healthy children in Study 1 (n = 376; 5-16 years old) and a temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) group in Study 2 (n = 44; 6-16 years old). Study 1 found the OMQ-PF had sound internal consistency and was significantly correlated to a learning task. Study 2 found the TLE group was impaired on the OMQ-PF relative to the healthy cohort. Everyday memory ratings were related to a wider range of neuropsychological measures in this group. Findings are encouraging in terms of the properties of the OMQ-PF and suggest further development of the scale is warranted.
Gonzalez
Linda M
LM
Royal Children's Hospital, Department of Psychology, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia. linda.gonzalez@rch.org.au
Anderson
Vicki A
VA
Wood
Stephen J
SJ
Mitchell
L Anne
LA
Heinrich
Liesl
L
Harvey
A Simon
AS
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001245:Association Learning / Q000502:physiology; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004833:Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008568:Memory / Q000502:physiology*; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D019370:Observation / Q000379:methods*; D010290:Parents; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires