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.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 265-272 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | American Journal on Mental Retardation |
| Volume | 93 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1988 |