Factor structure of the WISC-R in children with traumatic brain injury

J Clin Psychol. 1993 Mar;49(2):255-60. doi: 10.1002/1097-4679(199303)49:2<255::aid-jclp2270490220>3.0.co;2-q.

Abstract

The factor structure of the WISC-R was examined in a sample of 108 children with traumatic brain injury. Principal factor analysis of 11 WISC-R subtests yielded three factors, which were subjected to varimax rotation. The rotated factor pattern suggested the existence of a Verbal Comprehension factor, a Perceptual Organization factor, and a somewhat weaker third factor. The meaning and implications of this third factor are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Attention
  • Brain Damage, Chronic / diagnosis*
  • Brain Damage, Chronic / psychology
  • Brain Damage, Chronic / rehabilitation
  • Child
  • Factor Analysis, Statistical
  • Female
  • Head Injuries, Closed / diagnosis*
  • Head Injuries, Closed / psychology
  • Head Injuries, Closed / rehabilitation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mental Recall
  • Problem Solving
  • Psychometrics
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Wechsler Scales / statistics & numerical data*