Jamie A. Spiegel|Christopher J. Lonigan|Beth M. Phillips
Factor structure and utility of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function—Preschool Version.
Florida State University|Florida State University|Florida State University
executive function ef domain general cognitive construct associated number important developmental outcomes behavior rating inventory executive functionpreschool version briefp intended assess 5 distinct components ef preschool age children study series factor analyses conducted teacherreported ef 2367 preschool students assess structure briefp predictive relations resulting factors childrens academic abilities behavioral selfregulation assessed test construct convergent validity briefp scores results yielded mixed findings concerning structure briefp validity resultant scores results factor analyses indicated items briefp map onto factors way would expected based itemtosubscale mapping best solutions 4factor bifactor model 4factor solution revealed substantial correlations factors although bifactor solution identified general selfregulation factor explained variance responses across items general factor account overlap among specific factors analyses relations factors correlatedfactors bifactor models indicated majority factors limited convergent validity academic ability measure behavior selfregulation overall findings call question validity aspects briefp psycinfo database record