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[Socially anxious cognitions scale for children]
Antje Graf1, Alexander L Gerlach, Siebke Melfsen
1Westfälische Wilhelmrns-Universität Münster, Fachbereich Psychologie.
Zeitschrift Fur Kinder- Und Jugendpsychiatrie Und Psychotherapie
|November 1, 2007
Summary
The Socially Anxious Cognitions Scale for Children (SAKK) demonstrates strong psychometric properties in a study of 600 pupils. This new scale provides reliable measurement for assessing social anxiety in children.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Child Psychology
- Psychometrics
Context:
- Social anxiety is a significant concern in childhood development.
- Existing measures for social anxiety in children require robust psychometric validation.
- The Children's Cognitive Assessment Questionnaire (CCAQ) provides a basis for developing new assessment tools.
Purpose:
- To investigate the psychometric properties of the Socially Anxious Cognitions Scale for Children (SAKK).
- To validate the SAKK as a reliable measure for assessing cognitive aspects of social anxiety in children.
- To establish normative data for the SAKK across different grade levels.
Summary:
- The study evaluated the Socially Anxious Cognitions Scale for Children (SAKK) in a sample of 600 pupils.
- Participants also completed the German version of the Social Phobia and Anxiety Inventory for Children (SPAI-C) for comparative analysis.
- The SAKK exhibited good psychometric properties, indicating its suitability for use in research and clinical settings.
Impact:
- The findings support the use of the SAKK as a valid and reliable instrument for measuring socially anxious cognitions in children.
- Normative values for the SAKK are provided for grades 3-6, facilitating its application in educational and psychological assessments.
- This research contributes to the development of better tools for identifying and understanding social anxiety in pediatric populations.
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