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Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI): Norwegian norms to identify conduct problems in children

Charlotte Reedtz1, Bård Bertelsen, Jim Lurie

  • 1Center for child and adolescent mental health, Institute of Clinical medicine, University of Tromsø, Norway.

Scandinavian Journal of Psychology
|January 15, 2008
PubMed

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This study provides the first Norwegian norms for the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) to assess childhood conduct problems in children aged 4-12 years. This standardization aids clinical and research efforts in Norway.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Psychometrics
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Childhood conduct problems represent a significant psychiatric concern.
  • Standardized assessment tools are crucial for accurate diagnosis and intervention.
  • Norway lacked specific norms for key child behavior assessment tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the first Norwegian standardization of the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI).
  • To establish normative data for the ECBI in a Norwegian population sample.
  • To highlight the clinical and research benefits of a standardized tool for childhood conduct problems in Norway.

Main Methods:

  • A random population sample of 4063 children aged 4-12 years was recruited.
  • Data collection occurred in rural and urban areas across three Norwegian town districts.
  • The Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) was administered to participants.

Main Results:

  • Normative data for the Norwegian population aged 4-12 years were established for the ECBI.
  • The study provides a reliable and valid measure for childhood conduct problems in Norway.
  • The standardization facilitates comparison across different Norwegian samples.

Conclusions:

  • The Norwegian standardization of the ECBI is a vital resource for child mental health professionals.
  • This tool will improve the accuracy of diagnosing and treating childhood conduct problems in Norway.
  • Further research can utilize these norms for clinical and epidemiological studies.

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