Psychometric Properties and Normative Data for the Preschool Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire in Two-Year-Old Children

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 345-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie D’Souza ◽  
Karen E Waldie ◽  
Elizabeth R. Peterson ◽  
Lisa Underwood ◽  
Susan M. B. Morton
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Normative Data ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties

Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: Psychometric Properties and Normative Data for Spanish 5- to 17-Year-Olds

Assessment ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 107319112091892 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gemma Español-Martín ◽  
Mireia Pagerols ◽  
Raquel Prat ◽  
Cristina Rivas ◽  
Laura Sixto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Normative Data ◽  
Child Behavior Checklist ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties

The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) has been extensively used to measure common forms of psychopathology among children and adolescents. However, its psychometric properties vary across countries and several controversial issues warrant further investigation. This study aimed to evaluate whether the Spanish version of the SDQ is a reliable and valid tool for assessing emotional and behavioral problems in a sample of 6,775 students aged 5 to 17 years, as rated by parents, teachers, and youth. We examined the internal consistency of the questionnaire, its factor structure, and measurement invariance across child’s gender and age. Criterion validity was tested against the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), Teacher’s Report Form (TRF), and Youth Self-Report (YSR), and we measured the ability of the SDQ to identify children with specific psychiatric disorders. Finally, we provide, for the first time, Spanish normative data for children aged 5 to 10 and 11 to 17 years, according to gender and each informant. Our results revealed acceptable reliability estimates for all SDQ subscales. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the original five-factor model and full measurement invariance was found. Furthermore, SDQ scores showed a moderate to strong correlation with those on the equivalent CBCL/TRF/YSR scales, and were effective in discriminating individuals with and without clinical diagnoses.

The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: U.S. Normative Data and Psychometric Properties

2005 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 557-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen H. Bourdon ◽  
Robert Goodman ◽  
Donald S. Rae ◽  
Gloria Simpson ◽  
Doreen S. Koretz
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Normative Data ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties

Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Ortuna-Sierra ◽  
E. Fonseca-Pedrero ◽  
M. Paino ◽  
I. Sastre ◽  
S. Rina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties

Is the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire applicable to lower educated adolescents?

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Theunissen ◽  
M de Wolff
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Preventive Child Healthcare ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties ◽  
Optimal Implementation

Abstract Background The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire self-report (SDQ-SR) is a widely used instrument to identify emotional and behavioral problems by Preventive Child Healthcare (PCH). It is a valid instrument in more highly educated adolescents, however evidence regarding lower educated adolescents (vocational school) is lacking. The aim of this study was to compare the psychometric properties of the SDQ-SR when used with less well and more highly educated ('higher') adolescents, and to explore opinions of adolescents and PCH professionals regarding its suitability. Methods We included 426 adolescents (130 lower and 296 higher educated), who completed the SDQ-SR. We compared how the psychometric properties (i.e. internal consistency) applied to lower and higher educated adolescents. We assessed whether the five-factor structure of the SDQ is invariant across different educational levels. Moreover, we interviewed 24 adolescents from pre-vocational secondary education schools, and performed online focus group interviews with 17 PCH professionals. Results The internal consistencies (Cronbach's alphas) per SDQ scale were comparable for lower and higher educated adolescents. On most subscales the lower educated adolescents had higher mean scores than the higher educated adolescents. Findings on differences by educational level for the other psychometric properties, i.e. multi-group invariance and single group (CFA) analyses, were inconsistent, with some measures showing unequal factor loadings but others not. Although professionals and lower educated adolescents reported that the SDQ includes many outdated and difficult words, professionals nevertheless perceived the SDQ-SR as a valid instrument. Conclusions The psychometric properties of the SDQ-SR are sufficient for use among lower educated adolescents. However, for optimal implementation in PCH there is a need for improvement in the wording of the SDQ, as expressed by both professionals and adolescents. Key messages The psychometric properties of the SDQ are sufficient for use among lower educated adolescents. For optimal implementation the SDQ needs to be updated in more understandable language.

Psychometric properties of the Arabic self-report version of the strengths and difficulties questionnaire

2016 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. 211-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Mohamed Emam ◽  
Maher M. Abu Hilal ◽  
Ali Mahdi Kazem ◽  
Suad Juma Alkharousi
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties
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