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

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to validate the SAEF-A (Scale Assessment Of Executive Functions-Adult) test, a new instrument for measuring executive functions in adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 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. RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSIONS: The results provide good reliability and validity for the SAEF-A. It will be helpful in studies of Moroccan adults and other people.