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Analogue assessment of child behavior problems
1Department of Psychology, California State University, Fullerton, P.O. Box 6846, Fullerton, California 92834-6846, USA. lmori@fullerton.edu
Psychological Assessment
|April 3, 2001
Summary
Analogue assessment for child behavior problems shows limited standardization and inconsistent ecological validity. More data is needed to determine its role in evaluating and treating disturbed children.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Clinical Assessment
Background:
- Analogue assessment involves observing behaviors elicited under simulated conditions to approximate natural circumstances.
- This method has been used infrequently for behaviorally disturbed children in clinical settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the psychometric properties of analogue assessment measures for child behavior problems.
- To identify concerns and limitations regarding the use of analogue assessment in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on analogue assessment measures.
- Analysis of psychometric properties, including reliability and validity.
Main Results:
- Concerns include a lack of standardized measures and inconsistent findings regarding ecological validity.
- Limited available data restricts definitive conclusions.
Conclusions:
- The current evidence base is insufficient to establish the utility of analogue assessment for child behavior problems.
- Further research is required to address standardization and validity issues before widespread clinical adoption.