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[Psychometric study of the Children's Behavior Problem Screening Test SPCI].
Carmen Maganto1, Maite Garaigordobil
1Facultad de Psicología, Universidad del País Vasco, San Sebastián, Spain. carmen.maganto@ehu.es
Psicothema
|April 29, 2010
Summary
The study developed the Screening for Problems of Children's Internalizing (SPCI) test, demonstrating high reliability and validity for identifying behavioral, emotional, and intellectual issues in children aged 5-12.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Psychometrics
- Behavioral Science
Context:
- Childhood behavioral problems represent a significant public health concern.
- Accurate screening tools are crucial for early identification and intervention.
- Existing measures may lack comprehensive psychometric validation for diverse populations.
Purpose:
- To develop and validate the Screening for Problems of Children's Internalizing (SPCI) test.
- To assess the reliability and validity of the SPCI in a large, mixed-clinical sample of children.
- To investigate gender differences in behavioral problems among children.
Summary:
- The SPCI demonstrated high internal consistency and criterial validity, effectively discriminating between children with and without behavioral, emotional, and intellectual problems.
- Factor analysis identified two primary factors: internalizing and externalizing behavior problems.
- Gender differences in specific behavioral issues were observed, with boys scoring higher overall in both clinical and non-clinical groups.
Impact:
- The SPCI provides a psychometrically sound tool for early detection of childhood behavioral issues.
- Findings contribute to a better understanding of gender-specific manifestations of childhood psychopathology.
- Facilitates targeted interventions and supports evidence-based practices in child mental health services.
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