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Translation, adaptation, and preliminary validation of the Brazilian version of the Behavior Problems Inventory
Gisele da Silva Baraldi1, Johannes Rojahn2, Alessandra Gotuzo Seabra3
1Graduate Program in Developmental Disorders, Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
|April 30, 2015
Summary
The Behavior Problems Inventory (BPI-01) was culturally adapted for Brazilian Portuguese, showing good reliability and validity for identifying atypical development in children. This adaptation aids in assessing behavior problems and psychosocial adaptation.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Children with atypical development frequently exhibit behavior problems impacting psychosocial adaptation.
- Accurate assessment tools are crucial for understanding and addressing these challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To culturally adapt the Behavior Problems Inventory (BPI-01) to Brazilian Portuguese.
- To evaluate the preliminary reliability and validity of the adapted BPI-01.
Main Methods:
- Translation, back-translation, and cultural adaptation of the BPI-01.
- Assessed psychometric properties by comparing BPI-01 scores with Wechsler Scales, CBCL/6-18, and ASQ in 60 children.
- Sample included 30 typically developing and 30 atypically developing children.
Main Results:
- The cultural adaptation process was successful.
- BPI-01 demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha: 0.65-0.91) and good sensitivity.
- Preliminary analysis showed low-to-moderate correlations with other assessment tools, supporting convergent validity.
Conclusions:
- The Brazilian Portuguese version of the BPI-01 exhibits favorable psychometric properties.
- The instrument shows satisfactory preliminary reliability, convergent validity, and sensitivity for diagnosing atypical development.
- The adapted BPI-01 is a promising tool for assessing behavior problems in children with atypical development.
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