Psychometric properties of the Turkish translation of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale- Child Version (RCADS-CV) in a clinical sample

The psychometric properties of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-47) are established cross-culturally but lacking for the Greek population. The present study examined RCADS internal consistency and validity (structural and concurrent) in Greek adolescents, and tested measurement invariance across sex and age groups. We recruited 619 secondary school students ( n = 321 females), aged 12–18 years ( n = 318, 12–14-year-olds). Besides RCADS, all students completed Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), a subsample ( n = 300) completed Screen for Child Anxiety-Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED), whereas a non-overlapping subsample ( n = 219) completed Depression Self-Rating Scale (DSRS). Structural validity was examined with Confirmatory Factor Analysis and measurement invariance was assessed with Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes (MIMIC) modeling. Convergent and divergent validity were examined using Spearman correlations between RCADS subscales and DSRS, SCARED, and SDQ validators. The six-factor model fitted the data best, validating the originally proposed RCADS structure. Three items displayed differential item functioning for sex, another three for age group, and one item for both, albeit with trivial effect sizes ( d < 0.2). Cronbach’s alpha was .94. Convergent and divergent validity were also established. In conclusion, the RCADS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing anxiety and depression symptoms in Greek adolescents.

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Psychometric Properties of a Spanish Translation of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale – Parent Version

Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment ◽

10.1007/s10862-015-9517-7 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

pp. 307-319 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Alayna L. Park ◽

Chad K. Ebesutani ◽

Deepika Bose ◽

Bruce F. Chorpita

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Child Anxiety ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Spanish Translation ◽

Parent Version

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Confirmatory factor analysis and psychometric properties of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale−30 (RCADS-30) in clinical and non-clinical samples

Revista de Psicopatología y Psicología Clínica ◽

10.5944/rppc.vol.22.num.3.2017.19332 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 22 (3) ◽

pp. 183 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jose Antonio Piqueras ◽

David Pineda ◽

María Martin-Vivar ◽

Bonifacio Sandín

Keyword(s):

Anxiety Disorder ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Emotional Disorders ◽

Child Anxiety ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Separation Anxiety Disorder ◽

Self Report ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Clinical Samples ◽

Compulsive Disorder

Abstract: The 30-item shortened version of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-30) is a self-report instrument to assess symptoms of anxiety and depressive disorders. This study examined the factor structure, reliability, and construct validity of the RCADS-30, based on a sample of children and adolescents in clinical and community settings. Results provide evidence for (a) the six factors of the scale (separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and major depressive disorder), (b) reliability (alpha and omega), and (c) convergent and discriminant validity against self-report and clinical interview criteria. The RCADS-30 demonstrated sound psychometric properties and that it is a suitable instrument to assess depression and anxiety disorder symptoms. Based on established cut-off scores, the scale also showed adequate capacity to differentiate emotional disorders from other mental disorders or the absence of diagnosis.Resumen: Análisis factorial confirmatorio y propiedades psicométricas de la Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-30) en muestras clínicas y no clínicas. La versión abreviada de 30 ítems de la Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-30) es un instrumento de autoinforme para evaluar síntomas de los trastornos de ansiedad y depresivos. Este estudio examinó la estructura factorial, la fiabilidad y la validez de constructo de la RCADS-30 en una muestra de niños y adolescentes procedentes de muestras clínicas y comunitarias. Los resultados aportan evidencia sobre (a) los seis factores de la escala (trastorno de ansiedad de separación, trastorno de ansiedad generalizada, trastorno de pánico, fobia social, trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo, y trastorno depresivo mayor), (b) fiabilidad (alfa y omega), y (c) validez convergente y discriminante sobre autoinformes y entrevista clínica. La RCADS-30 demostró poseer buenas propiedades psicométricas y ser adecuada para evaluar los síntomas de los trastornos de ansiedad y depresivos. Sobre la base de puntos de corte establecidos, la escala mostró adecuada capacidad para diferenciar los trastornos emocionales de otros problemas mentales o la ausencia de diagnóstico.

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A Psychometric Analysis of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale—Parent Version in a Clinical Sample

Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology ◽

10.1007/s10802-009-9363-8 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

pp. 249-260 ◽

Cited By ~ 75

Author(s):

Chad Ebesutani ◽

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Adam Bernstein ◽

Brad J. Nakamura ◽

Bruce F. Chorpita ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Sample ◽

Child Anxiety ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Psychometric Analysis ◽

Parent Version

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The Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale 25–Parent Version: Scale Development and Validation in a School-Based and Clinical Sample

Assessment ◽

10.1177/1073191115627012 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 24 (6) ◽

pp. 712-728 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Chad Ebesutani ◽

Priya Korathu-Larson ◽

Brad J. Nakamura ◽

Charmaine Higa-McMillan ◽

Bruce Chorpita

Keyword(s):

Scale Development ◽

Clinical Sample ◽

Child Anxiety ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Scale Development And Validation ◽

School Based ◽

Development And Validation ◽

Parent Version

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Psychometric Evaluation of Two Short Versions of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale

10.21203/rs.2.13956/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Leonie Klaufus ◽

Eva Verlinden ◽

Marcel van der Wal ◽

Mia Kösters ◽

Pim Cuijpers ◽

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Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Child Anxiety ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Anxiety Scale ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Structural Validity ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background Anxiety and depression are common in children and adolescents. These disorders can be detected via self-report screening questionnaires in a non-clinical setting like the school environment. Two short versions of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (i.e., RCADS-25 and RCADS-20) seem to be feasible for administering in schools. However, it should be examined whether its promising psychometric properties can be replicated and whether knowledge on remaining psychometric properties can be added. This study evaluates the psychometric properties of the RCADS-25 and RCADS-20 used as screening instruments for anxiety and depression in schoolchildren and adolescents. Methods The RCADS-25 was completed by 69,487 schoolchildren and adolescents age 8 to 18 years. The RCADS-25/RCADS-20 broad anxiety scale (15 items), the RCADS-25 major depressive disorder (MDD) scale (10 items), and the RCADS-20 MDD scale (5 items) were assessed on construct validity (structural validity and hypotheses testing), reliability (internal consistency and test-retest reliability), and criterion validity in conformance with internationally consensus-based COSMIN definitions, taxonomy and quality criteria. Results The RCADS-25/RCADS-20 broad anxiety scale demonstrated a sufficient structural validity (CFI = 0.98, TLI = 0.99, RMSEA = 0.03, SRMR = 0.03), internal consistency (alpha = 0.82), test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.73), criterion validity (AUC = 0.79), and all four hypotheses concerning construct validity were confirmed. The RCADS-25 MDD scale demonstrated a sufficient test-retest reliability (ICC=0.70), and three out of four hypotheses testing construct validity were confirmed, but its structural validity was suspect (CFI = 0.89, TLI = 0.94, RMSEA = 0.09, SRMR = 0.06). The RCADS-20 MDD scale demonstrated a sufficient structural validity (CFI = 0.97, TLI = 0.97, RMSEA = 0.08, SRMR = 0.04) and internal consistency (alpha = 0.72), but two out of four hypotheses concerning construct validity were confirmed, while the test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.60) seemed insufficient. Conclusions The RCADS-25/RCADS-20 broad anxiety scale seems valid and reliable for screening schoolchildren and adolescents, but the RCADS-25 and RCADS-20 MDD scales show shortcomings. An MDD scale of seven items that showed acceptable psychometric properties is recommended.

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