MacArthur-Bates Communicative Developmental Inventories (CDI): A Research Synthesis Evaluating Children at 2-36 months,
Year: 2020
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: This synthesis will touch on the current parent-based assessments available while focusing specifically on the MacArthur-Bates Communicative Inventory English and Spanish versions. It will analyze studies that have used this test to predict language delays in infants from 2-36 months and look at its validity and effectiveness. It will use the PRISMA method to narrow search results. The PRISMA method is an evidence-based minimum set of items for reporting in systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Areas of concern were socioeconomic status, level of parent education, race, design, and effects of disability on CDI performance. 26 studies met the criteria to be used in this synthesis. The main aspect targeted was data on vocabulary production. Results showed just under half of the CDI scores were compromised by one or more of the variables analyzed. This study concluded results of the CDI should be reviewed with caution.
Author: Nicholas Giammarco
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3027008409