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Criterion Validity of the Child's Challenging Behavior Scale, Version 2 (CCBS-2)
Helen M Bourke-Taylor1, Reinie Cordier2, Julie F Pallant3
1Helen M. Bourke-Taylor, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; helen.bourke-taylor@monash.edu.
Summary
The Child's Challenging Behavior Scale, Version 2 (CCBS-2) shows strong criterion validity. This efficient maternal rating tool may help identify children needing further evaluation for challenging behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Child psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Maternal mental health can be impacted by challenging child behaviors.
- The Child's Challenging Behavior Scale, Version 2 (CCBS-2) assesses these behaviors from a maternal perspective.
- Validating the CCBS-2 is crucial for its effective use in clinical and research settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the criterion validity of the Child's Challenging Behavior Scale, Version 2 (CCBS-2).
- To compare the CCBS-2 with established measures like the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 336 mothers of typically developing Australian children aged 3-9 years.
- Criterion validity was assessed by correlating CCBS-2 scores with CBCL and SDQ subscales.
- Statistical analysis included calculating correlation coefficients (ρ).
Main Results:
- The CCBS-2 demonstrated moderate to strong correlations with CBCL externalizing subscales (ρ = .46–.66).
- Similarly, moderate to strong correlations were found with SDQ externalizing behaviors subscales (ρ = .35–.60).
Conclusions:
- The established criterion validity supports the psychometric properties of the CCBS-2.
- The CCBS-2 is an efficient tool for identifying children potentially requiring further behavioral evaluation.
- Further development and application of the CCBS-2 are warranted based on these findings.