Rasch Validation of the FRTVMI in Arab Adolescents: Cultural and Gender Considerations in Visual–Motor Assessment.

This study examined the construct validity of the Full Range Test of Visual–Motor Integration (FRTVMI) among adolescents aged 11–16 years in Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait using the Rasch measurement model. A total of 2464 students were selected through cluster random sampling to ensure national representa...

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Publicado en:Occupational Therapy International Vol. 2026; pp. 1 - 15
Autores principales: Omara, Ehab Mohamed Naguib, Al-Huwailah, Amthal H., Emam, Mahmoud Mohamed, Elsherbiny, Atef Mosaad, Al-Attiyah, Asma A., Kazem, Ali Mahdi, Al Hinai, Al-Ghaliya Harith Sulaiman, Hilton, Claudia
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Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell 4/19/2026
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          Omara, Ehab Mohamed Naguib
          Al-Huwailah, Amthal H.
          Emam, Mahmoud Mohamed
          Elsherbiny, Atef Mosaad
          Al-Attiyah, Asma A.
          Kazem, Ali Mahdi
          Al Hinai, Al-Ghaliya Harith Sulaiman
          Hilton, Claudia
        affil: Department of Psychology,, College of Education,, Sultan Qaboos University,, Seeb, Oman, squ.edu.om
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          Neuropsychological Tests Oman
          Neuropsychological Tests Qatar
          Neuropsychological Tests Kuwait
          Instrument Validation
          Construct Validity Evaluation
          Psychomotor Performance Evaluation
          Psychomotor Performance Evaluation
          Culture
          Sex Factors
          Psychometrics Evaluation
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          Male
          Female
          Child
          Adolescence
          Rasch Analysis
          Validation Studies
          Oman
          Qatar
          Kuwait
          Arabs
          Students, Elementary
          Students, Middle School
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          Cluster Sample
          Item Analysis
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          Reliability
          T-Tests
          Mantel-Haenszel Test
          Chi Square Test
          Child: 6-12 years
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Male
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      ab: This study examined the construct validity of the Full Range Test of Visual–Motor Integration (FRTVMI) among adolescents aged 11–16 years in Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait using the Rasch measurement model. A total of 2464 students were selected through cluster random sampling to ensure national representation. Rasch analysis evaluated the unidimensionality, item fit, local independence, scalability, and reliability of the test. Results indicated strong evidence of unidimensionality, high item reliability, and satisfactory person reliability across samples. However, notable discrepancies in item difficulty ordering emerged between countries and relative to the original test manual, suggesting cultural and educational influences on item performance. Differential item functioning (DIF) analysis identified several gender‐biased items—most prominently in the Kuwaiti sample—raising concerns about test fairness. While the FRTVMI demonstrates strong psychometric properties, the findings highlight the need for culturally responsive adaptations and further research to enhance its validity and equity across diverse populations in the Gulf region.
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