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Evidence-Based School Behavior Assessment of Externalizing Behavior in Young Children
Daniel M Bagner1, Stephen R Boggs, Sheila M Eyberg
1Department of Psychology, Florida International University, Miami.
Education & Treatment of Children
|June 21, 2011
Summary
The Revised Edition of the School Observation Coding System (REDSOCS) shows strong reliability and validity for assessing young children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder. This evidence-based tool is sensitive to treatment changes in behavior.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Behavioral Assessment
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) significantly impacts young children's development and family functioning.
- Accurate assessment tools are crucial for effective intervention in pediatric behavioral disorders.
- The School Observation Coding System (REDSOCS) is a tool used to evaluate child behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Revised Edition of the School Observation Coding System (REDSOCS).
- To determine the reliability, validity, and treatment sensitivity of REDSOCS for children aged 3-6 with ODD.
- To establish REDSOCS as an evidence-based assessment procedure.
Main Methods:
- Examined interobserver reliability using percent agreement and Cohen's kappa coefficients.
- Assessed convergent and divergent validity using established behavioral rating scales (Sutter-Eyberg, Conners' Teacher Rating Scale-Revised: Long Version).
- Investigated treatment sensitivity by analyzing pre- and post-treatment REDSOCS data.
Main Results:
- REDSOCS demonstrated moderate to high interobserver reliability (kappa = .69–.95).
- Convergent validity was supported by significant correlations with other measures; divergent validity was also indicated.
- Two primary REDSOCS categories showed significant treatment sensitivity.
Conclusions:
- REDSOCS is a reliable and valid measure for assessing behavioral symptoms in young children with ODD.
- The system's sensitivity to treatment effects supports its use in clinical and research settings.
- REDSOCS is validated as an evidence-based assessment procedure for pediatric behavioral evaluations.
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