Evidências de validade do questionário de memória prospectiva e retrospectiva formato pictórico para crianças: PRMQ-P

Abstract

Prospective memory is the ability to program up to upcoming events in time and space, allowing the individual to establish and maintain their well-being in the environment, being related to the redemption of prior information of the retrospective memory. It is through it that the human being acquires the ability to lead and manage well independently their duties and their day-to-day. Is closely linked to learning and goal setting. But has not been studied in children's age, leaving gaps that may help to understand the development of this capacity in this life stage. This research presents the evidence of validity of Prospective Memory Questionnaire and Pictorial Retrospective Format For Kids, called PRMQ-P. Adapted version of the Prospective and Retrospective Memory Questionnaire - PRMQ (. Smith et al, 2010), by Minervino, Alchieri and Silva (2010), to the reality of middle childhood, between 6 and 12 years old. Was initially developed for the quantification of memory complaints, this instrument can provide important information on the development of memory line. Took place in the states of Paraíba and Rio Grande do Norte, in order to achieve a satisfactory sampling for instrument reliability with details to understanding this ability, as well as contributing to the current scientific literature. The study underwent criteria for evidence of validity and reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.84 r 0.72) enabling promising indicators for use in conjunction with other batteries in clinical, educational and hospital screens in order to facilitate diagnoses and guidelines on children through self-report. It presents as a perspective for the neuropsychological evaluations in childhood, in the educational processes are needed to clarify and facilitate diagnosis and prevent deficits. Further investigations are planned in order to improve the instrument in order to standardization for use in target audience.