scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire-Dysregulation Profile in Italian Early Adolescents

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1123
Author(s):  
Valentina Levantini ◽  
Eleonora Cei ◽  
Gennarina Pirri ◽  
Pietro Muratori
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
School Context ◽  
Early Adolescents ◽  
Parent Report ◽  
Emotional Dysregulation ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Frequent Use ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Dysregulation Profile ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties

Emotional dysregulation is of great cause for concern because it is associated with severe outcomes. Currently, the identification of youths with signs of emotional and behavioral dysregulation is obtained through the assessment of a Dysregulation Profile (DP), including the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire-DP (SDQ-DP). Despite its increasingly frequent use in research, studies exploring the SDQ-DP properties are still limited, and no study with Italian samples is currently available. The current study aimed to explore the psychometric properties of the SDQ-DP parent-report and its association with difficulties in the school context in a sample of 332 Italian early adolescents. Results showed that the SDQ-DP parent-report is a single-factor measure with good internal consistency. Also, in both males and females, the SDQ-DP parent-report was associated with higher teacher-reported Internalizing (e.g., anxious symptoms) and Externalizing Problems (e.g., hyperactivity, conduct problems) and lower Prosocial Behavior. This study added further evidence about the utility of the SDQ-DP in the assessment, prevention, and treatment of emotional dysregulation.

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.

scholarly journals Validity Aspects of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) Adolescent Self-Report and Parent-Report Versions Among Dutch Adolescents

Assessment ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 107319111985841 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorien Vugteveen ◽  
Annelies de Bildt ◽  
Meinou Theunissen ◽  
Menno Reijneveld ◽  
Marieke Timmerman
Keyword(s):  
Child Behavior Checklist ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Parent Report ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Receiver Operating Characteristics ◽  
Operating Characteristics ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties ◽  
Receiver Operating

In this study, validity aspects of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) self-report and parent-report versions were assessed among Dutch adolescents aged 12 to 17 years (community sample: n = 962, clinical sample: n = 4,053). The findings mostly support the continued use of both SDQ versions in screening for psychosocial problems as (a) exploratory structural equation analyses partially supported the grouping of items into five scales; (b) investigation of associations between scales of the SDQ and the Child Behavior Checklist, Youth Self-Report, and Intelligence Development Scales-2 provided evidence for the SDQ versions’ convergent and divergent validity; and (c) receiver operating characteristics curves yielded evidence for both SDQ versions’ criterion validity by showing that these questionnaires can be used to screen for psychosocial problems, except for the adolescent-reported version for males. Regardless of the adolescent’s gender, the receiver operating characteristics curves showed both SDQ versions to be useful for screening for three specific types of problems: anxiety/mood disorder, conduct/oppositional deviant disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Additionally, parent-rated SDQ scores were found to be useful for screening for autism spectrum disorder.

scholarly journals The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire -Dysregulation Profile, Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Behaviors and the Mediating Role of Stressful Life Events

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Caro-Cañizares ◽  
Mónica Díaz de Neira-Hernando ◽  
Bernadette Pfang ◽  
Enrique Baca-Garcia ◽  
Juan J. Carballo
Keyword(s):  
Life Events ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Stressful Life ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Dysregulation Profile ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Regulatory Problems

AbstractNon-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviors are self-injurious behaviors inflicted without intending death. Literature has shown the relationship between stressful life events (SLE) and NSSI behaviors. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire-Dysregulation Profile (SDQ-DP) is defined as an index of self-regulatory problems, related to higher risk for suicidal ideation and attempts in adolescents. In this study the relationship between SDQ-DP and NSSI behaviors, mediated by SLE in a clinical sample of children and adolescents is analyzed. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 239 subjects (aged from 11 to 17) to test the mediation model. SDQ-DP significantly correlates with NSSI behaviors (Wald = 6.5477, p = .0105); SDQ-DP significantly correlates with SLE (T = 5.7229, p < .001); SLE significantly correlates NSSI behaviors, and the relation remains significant whilst controlling for SDQ-DP (Wald = 4.1715, p = .041); the relation between SDQ-DP and NSSI behaviors stops being significant whilst controlling for the potential mediator (SLE) (Wald = 2.9951, p = .0835). Study of indirect effect supports the mediation model (.0585 CI [.0016, .1266]). Findings are compatible with the complete mediation scenario. These results point out the importance of self-regulatory problems in coping strategies with regards to SLE and the development of NSSI behaviors.

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

scholarly journals Qualidades psicométricas do Questionário de Capacidades e Dificuldades: revisão da literatura

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 619-629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Martins Saur ◽  
Sonia Regina Loureiro
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties Questionnaire ◽  
Strengths And Difficulties

O Questionário de Capacidades e Dificuldades (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire) é um instrumento amplamente pesquisado, de uso livre, que visa avaliar a saúde mental de crianças e adolescentes. Dada a relevância do uso de instrumentos aferidos para a avaliação de indicadores de saúde mental, este trabalho objetivou analisar a produção científica relacionada às propriedades psicométricas do Questionário. Procedeu-se a um levantamento bibliográfico de estudos indexados nas bases de dados MedLine, PsycINFO e Lilacs, a partir da publicação original do instrumento, abrangendo o período de 1997 a 2010, utilizando-se as seguintes palavraschave: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and psychometric properties; e Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and validity or reliability. Foram selecionados e analisados 51 estudos psicométricos. Os resultados indicaram índices positivos de validade e fidedignidade em 21 países, incluindo o Brasil, caracterizando seu alcance transcultural e sua aplicabilidade na área de saúde mental infanto-juvenil .

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