Shahid Beheshti University Applied Psychology 2008-4331 17 2 2023 06 22 Investigating Theory of Mind Across Childhood: Development and Evaluation of Psychometric Properties of Social Cognition Checklist Investigating Theory of Mind Across Childhood: Development and Evaluation of Psychometric Properties of Social Cognition Checklist 141 165 103518 10.48308/apsy.2023.231262.1475 FA Fateme Abadi Ph.D. Student in Social Cognition, Cognitive Psychology Department, Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (ICSS), Tehran, Iran. Ali Reza Moradi Professor, Clinical Psychology Department, Kharazmi University & Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (ICSS), Tehran, Iran. Hadi Zarafshan Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Psychology Research Center, Roozbeh Hospital, Tehran University Medical Science, Tehran, Iran. Mohammad Reza Mohammadi Professor, Psychiatry and Psychology Research Center, Roozbeh Hospital, Tehran University Medical Science, Tehran, Iran Meysam Sadeghi Assistant Professor, Cognitive Psychology Department, Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (ICSS), Tehran, Iran. Javad Nezhadi Ph.D. Student in Social Cognition, Cognitive Psychology Department, Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (ICSS), Tehran, Iran. Rohollah Mansouri Sepehr Ph.D. in Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran. Journal Article 2023 04 08 <strong><em>Aim:</em></strong> The aim of this study was the development and investigation of the psychometric characteristics of the Social Cognition Checklist (SASHA), designed to assess mind-reading skills across childhood.<br /> <br /><strong><em>Method: </em></strong>This research employed a descriptive correlational design based on psychometric analysis. The Social Cognition Checklist, comprising 44 statements, was administered to 492 children aged 3 to 12 years through random multi-stage cluster sampling in Tehran. Confirmatory factor analysis was employed for data analysis.<br /> <br /><strong><em>Results:</em></strong> The results of confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the presence of three factors within the checklist. Correlation coefficient results supported the convergent validity of the Social Cognition Checklist with the Theory of Mind Quotient. Reliability assessment utilized Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, revealing satisfactory values for the precursor theory of mind (0.81), elementary theory of mind (0.98), advanced theory of mind (0.97), and the total score (0.98).<br /> <br /><strong><em>Conclusion:</em></strong> In conclusion, the Social Cognition Checklist demonstrates utility as a practical tool for diagnosis, screening, research, and various intervention areas. <strong><em>Aim:</em></strong> The aim of this study was the development and investigation of the psychometric characteristics of the Social Cognition Checklist (SASHA), designed to assess mind-reading skills across childhood.<br /> <br /><strong><em>Method: </em></strong>This research employed a descriptive correlational design based on psychometric analysis. The Social Cognition Checklist, comprising 44 statements, was administered to 492 children aged 3 to 12 years through random multi-stage cluster sampling in Tehran. Confirmatory factor analysis was employed for data analysis.<br /> <br /><strong><em>Results:</em></strong> The results of confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the presence of three factors within the checklist. Correlation coefficient results supported the convergent validity of the Social Cognition Checklist with the Theory of Mind Quotient. Reliability assessment utilized Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, revealing satisfactory values for the precursor theory of mind (0.81), elementary theory of mind (0.98), advanced theory of mind (0.97), and the total score (0.98).<br /> <br /><strong><em>Conclusion:</em></strong> In conclusion, the Social Cognition Checklist demonstrates utility as a practical tool for diagnosis, screening, research, and various intervention areas. https://apsy.sbu.ac.ir/article_103518_001d9dc1423271110dfb47f92affe281.pdf