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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Psychol.
Sec. Quantitative Psychology and Measurement
Volume 15 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1380296

Development and Validation of the Arabic Children's Strong Communication Scale: A Pilot Study

Provisionally accepted
Munassir Alhamami Munassir Alhamami 1*Ahmed Aldauis Ahmed Aldauis 2Fawaz Qasem Fawaz Qasem 3Muhammad Alasmari Muhammad Alasmari 3
  • 1 King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
  • 2 University of Verona, Verona, Veneto, Italy
  • 3 University of Bisha, BISHA, Saudi Arabia

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    The assessment of communication skills in Arabic-speaking children has been challenged by a lack of culturally and linguistically appropriate tools. The Arabic Children's Strong Communication Scale (ACSCS) was developed in response to this need, adapting the Children's Communication Checklist-2 (CCC-2) to better suit the Arabic context.Aims: This study aimed to validate the ACSCS and establish its utility in measuring communication strengths among Arabic-speaking children.Methods: A total of 102 participants completed the questionnaire, which included relatives, teachers, and speech therapists of children aged 4-16. Twenty-two items were developed that targeted children communication strengths. The items were based on a theoretical framework that encompassed language proficiency, social communication, and behavioral aspects.Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Composite Analysis (CCA) were employed to validate the structure of the ACSCS. The scale's reliability was tested using Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability, while its validity was assessed through convergent and discriminant validity measures.The EFA and CCA confirmed a clear distinction of communication strengths.Reliability analyses indicated high internal consistency for the ACSCS. Discriminant validity was established, showing that the ACSCS accurately measures distinct facets of communication skills.The ACSCS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing communication skills in Arabic-speaking children, reflecting strengths across various domains.The scale has significant implications for educational and clinical settings, providing a culturally sensitive tool for practitioners and researchers to assess and support the communication development of Arabic-speaking children.

    Keywords: Arabic Children's Strong Communication Scale, Children's Communication Checklist-2, Communication Skills, pragmatic language, cultural adaptation

    Received: 02 Feb 2024; Accepted: 17 Sep 2024.

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    * Correspondence: Munassir Alhamami, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia

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