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The Children's Social Vulnerability Questionnaire (CSVQ): Validation, relationship with psychosocial functioning, and
Rebecca J Seward1, Donna M Bayliss1, Jeneva L Ohan1
1The University of Western Australia, Australia.
International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology : IJCHP
|November 30, 2018
Summary
This study developed the Children's Social Vulnerability Questionnaire (CSVQ) to assess difficulties in detecting harmful situations. Social vulnerability is linked to emotional and behavioral issues, particularly in young children and clinical samples.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Social vulnerability, defined as difficulties in detecting harmful interpersonal situations, is under-researched.
- It is a significant predictor of psychosocial and interpersonal difficulties in clinical populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- Develop and validate the Children's Social Vulnerability Questionnaire (CSVQ) for typically developing children.
- Examine the relationship between social vulnerability and psychosocial functioning.
- Investigate age-related differences and clinical implications of social vulnerability.
Main Methods:
- Two samples were utilized: parents (n=790) of elementary school-aged children (3-12 years) and parents and teachers (n=96) of a second sample.
- The Children's Social Vulnerability Questionnaire (CSVQ) was developed and validated.
Main Results:
- The CSVQ demonstrated strong reliability and validity.
- Social vulnerability moderately correlated with emotional and behavioral problems, but weakly with social skills.
- Parents reported higher social vulnerability in younger children and those with clinical needs; parent and teacher scores correlated.
Conclusions:
- Social vulnerability is a distinct construct, not merely a lack of social skills.
- It is crucial for understanding psychosocial risk, especially in young children and clinical samples.