Examining the Criterion Validity of CBCL and TRF Problem Scales and Items in a Large Singapore Sample

Ang, Rebecca P.; Rescorla, Leslie; Achenbach, Thomas M.; Ooi, Yoon Phaik; Fung, Daniel; Woo, Bernardine

doi:10.1007/s10578-011-0253-2

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“…These results are different from those of parents in Singapore for whom attention problems and school-related items were the strongest reasons for mental health referral (Ang et al, 2012). This suggests that Vietnamese parents may be more aware of and concerned with symptoms that are noticeable and upsetting to others.…”

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“…These findings are consistent with those from Western countries (Novik, 1999; Rescorla et al, 2007; Schmeck et al, 2001) as well as in Asian countries (Ang et al, 2012; Leung et al, 2006). …”

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confidence: 91%

“…The CBCL was developed by Achenbach as a dimensional rating scale of childhood psychopathology (Achenbach, 2009). It has been translated into more than 60 languages and validated in 31 countries with multicultural comparisons of scores, including Asian countries such as Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore and others (Ang et al, 2012; Ivanova et al, 2007; Rescorla et al, 2007). Similarly, the SDQ has been translated into 40 languages and has normative data by age and gender for 10 countries (see http://www.sdqinfo.com).…”

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Incremental validity of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in Vietnam

Dang

Nguyen

Weiss

2017

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

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Objective Valid but efficient psychiatric assessment is essential for mental health development in Asian low and middle-income countries. This study’s objective was to assess the validity of Vietnamese versions of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in Vietnam. Methods Measures were completed by a community sample of 1314 parents of children 6–16 years old from 10 Vietnamese provinces, and by parents of 208 children recruited from 3 psychiatric facilities in Hanoi. Results Internal consistency was in the fair to excellent range for all CBCL scales (.76–.96) and for the SDQ Total Problems scale (.81); SDQ subscale internal consistency was in the poor to fair range (.31–.73). All CBCL and SDQ scales and most individual items significantly discriminated between referred and non-referred children, with referred children scoring in the more pathological direction; the CBCL had significantly larger referral effect sizes than the SDQ for all four pairs of comparable scales. At the item level, the largest referral status effect for the CBCL were #73 (Sexual Problems), #84 (Strange Behavior), and #91 (Talks about suicide), and for the SDQ they were #10 (Constantly fidgeting), #15 (Easily Distracted) and # 25 (Good Attention Span-reverse scored). Five CBCL (#2 Drinks alcohol; #99 Uses tobacco, #32 Has to be perfect; #53 Overeats; #56A Aches and pains) and one SDQ items (#23 Gets along better with adults than children) did not discriminate referral status, suggesting the influence of cultural values on clinical referrability (e.g., that Vietnamese parents may not see use of tobacco as an issue of concern, or related to health). Conclusions There is good support for the reliability and validity of the Vietnamese version of the CBCL, and for the SDQ Total Problems scale. Overall, the CBCL appears to be the stronger measure psychometrically, particularly if in-depth assessment is needed.

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Incremental validity of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in Vietnam

Dang

Nguyen

Weiss

2017

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

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“…In addition to internalizing and externalizing subscales, the CBCL is made up of eight subscales (anxious/depressed, somatic complaints, withdrawn/depressed, social problems, thought problems, attention problems, delinquent behaviors, and aggressive behaviors). Validity and reliability for the CBCL is well established in the extant literatureincluding excellent internal consistency (Ang et al, 2011; Ebesutani et al, 2010; Kendall et al, 2007). 6 …”

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Contextual factors and anxiety in minority and European American youth presenting for treatment across two urban university clinics

Beidas

Suárez

Simpson

et al. 2012

Journal of Anxiety Disorders

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The current study compared ethnic minority and European Americanclinically-referred anxious youth (N = 686; 2–19 years) on internalizing symptoms (i.e., primary anxiety and comorbid depression) and neighborhood context. Data were provided from multiple informants including youth, parents, and teachers. Internalizing symptoms were measured by the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children, Child Depression Inventory, Child Behavior Checklist and Teacher Report Form. Diagnoses were based on the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for Children. Neighborhood context was measured using Census tract data (i.e., owner-occupied housing, education level, poverty level, and median home value). Ethnic minority and European American youth showed differential patterns of diagnosis and severity of anxiety disorders. Ethnic minority youth lived in more disadvantaged neighborhoods. Ethnicity and neighborhood context appear to have an additive influence on internalizing symptoms in clinically-referred anxious youth. Implications for evidence-based treatments are discussed.

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“…[28][29][30] Multivariate ANCOVAs (MANCOVAs), all of which had a 3 (weight category) × 2 (gender) × 3 (age groups 6-9, 10-13, 14-16) design were run for internalizing and externalizing problems and the eight empirically based syndromes. Alpha was set at p < .01 to take into account the multiple analyses.…”

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Intra-racial disparities: The effect of poverty and obesity on the psychosocial profile of Mexican-American children

Leiner

Peinado

Villanos

et al. 2016

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Introduction. The high prevalence of obesity among children of Mexican descent, living in either Mexico or the United States (US), might indicate they are at a higher risk when compared to other groups. Previous mental health studies have had conflicting outcomes, which may be the result of considering these children as a homogeneous group (by race or ethnicity) instead of considering intra-racial group disparities (e.g. socio-economic status, adversities). Objective: To compare the psychosocial profile by weight category (normal weight, overweight, or obese) of impoverished Mexican descendent children in a clinical setting. Objective. To compare the psychosocial profile by weight category (normal weight, overweight, or obese) of impoverished Mexican descendent children in a clinical setting. Method. The study design was cross sectional. Information was retrieved from medical records (N = 2237) that were obtained from five university-based clinics in a large metropolitan area on the US-Mexico border from May 2009 to August 2010. Results. Psychosocial and behavioral problems were present among this intra-racial group of Mexican-American children, with higher scores in the overweight and obese children than in the normal-weight children. Discussion and conclusion. Intra-racial differences among obese and overweight children could account for variation in results regarding the mental health of Mexican American children. Considering intra-racial group disparities when providing healthcare may improve delivery and promote better mental and health outcomes because some groups may need more attention than others. In addition, considering these groups when designing studies, may improve the accuracy and precision of study result interpretations.

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Examining the Criterion Validity of CBCL and TRF Problem Scales and Items in a Large Singapore Sample

Cited by 33 publications

References 16 publications

Incremental validity of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in Vietnam

Incremental validity of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in Vietnam

Contextual factors and anxiety in minority and European American youth presenting for treatment across two urban university clinics

Intra-racial disparities: The effect of poverty and obesity on the psychosocial profile of Mexican-American children

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