Measuring Adolescent Psychopathology: Psychometric Properties of the Self-Report Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire in a Sample of Chinese Adolescents

2009 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuqiao Yao ◽  
Chenchen Zhang ◽  
Xiongzhao Zhu ◽  
Xiao Jing ◽  
Chad M. McWhinnie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Adolescent Psychopathology ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
The Self ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties

Psychometric Properties of the French Version of the Self-Report and Teacher Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiane Capron ◽  
Carine Thérond ◽  
Michel Duyme
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Current Data ◽  
The Self ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Group Methods ◽  
Epidemiological Sample ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties ◽  
Second Year

Abstract. This study was the first attempt at determining the psychometric properties of the French self-report and teacher Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) versions. An epidemiological sample of 1,400 youths (12.8 ± 0.69 years), second-year schoolchildren (boys n = 692, girls n = 708), and their teachers completed the SDQ. The analyses assessed (1) reliability using the internal consistency and test-retest methods; (2) validity by means of homogeneity measures, factor analyses, and criterion group methods; and (3) inter-rater agreement. Cut-off scores were also determined. Gender was considered for factor and cut-off analyses. Psychometric properties were satisfactory for the total difficulties scale both for the self-report and teacher SDQs (although somewhat less so for the self-report subscales). The five-factor structure theoretically expected was confirmed for both SDQs. Scores above the 90th percentile were associated with an increase in the number of at-risk youths from two groups (school failure or referred for psychological care). The current data demonstrated that the French SDQ versions could accurately measure psychopathological symptoms in youths and be considered as screening tools whose validity would appear to be promising.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Self-Report Version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire in Iranian young Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
peymaneh shirinbayan ◽  
Mahyar Salavati ◽  
Farin Soleimani ◽  
Ahmad Saeedi ◽  
Sahel Hemmati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
The Self ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
Peer Relationship ◽  
Relationship Problems ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties

Abstract Background: The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), is a brief behavioral screening tool, widely used for assessing mental health problems in adolescents. The present study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the self-report SDQ (P-SDQ) in Iranian young adolescents. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 244 young adolescents participated from 4 different geographic regions of Tehran and completed the questionnaire. The reliability of P-SDQ scores was determined by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The face validity was assessed qualitatively. The construct validity of the test scores was evaluated by Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Results: The internal consistency of P-SDQ scores was confirmed for all subscales (alpha values ranged from 0.62 to 0.69) and the whole questionnaire (alpha=0.80), except for the peer relationship problems subscale scores (alpha=0.45). CFA supported a five-factor structure in the first order (relating the items to the subscales), except for the peer relationship problems subscale, and a one-factor structure in the second order (relating the subscales to the whole SDQ), except for the peer relationship problems subscale. In addition, the results of CFA revealed that the peer relationship problems subscale was showed; item-scale relations were significant in all subscales, except for the peer relationship problems subscale. Conclusions: The obtained results supported t desirable reliability and validity for all P-SDQ subscale scores and the overall score, except for the peer relationship problems subscale. It seems that the peer relationship problems subscale of the P-SDQ requires further modifications prior to being considered as appropriate for assessing mental health in Iranian young adolescents.

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.

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