Adapting Western developmental measures for use in resource poor settings: methodological issues.

Abubakar, Amina and Alcock, Katie J. and Holding, Penny (2008) Adapting Western developmental measures for use in resource poor settings: methodological issues. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 93 (1). pp. 23-29. ISSN 0003-9888

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Abstract

We applaud the efforts of Gladstone et al[1] in their adaptation of developmental assessment tools for use in sub-Saharan Africa. We would like however to offer some advice for those attempting to follow in their footsteps with no background in cross-cultural psychology or psychometrics.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Archives of Disease in Childhood
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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?? pediatrics, perinatology, and child healthobstetrics and gynaecologybf psychology ??
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31009
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15 Dec 2009 11:28
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Yes
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Published
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10 Dec 2024 00:17

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