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The Development and Initial Validation of the Child Perceived Discrimination Questionnaire
S R LaFont1, E Brondolo1, A K Dumas1
1Syracuse University.
International Journal of Culture and Mental Health
|November 27, 2019
Summary
The new Child Perceived Discrimination Questionnaire (CPDQ) reliably measures discrimination in children. This tool addresses limitations in existing measures, supporting child mental health research.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Perceived discrimination negatively impacts children's psychological and physical health.
- Existing measures for childhood discrimination have methodological and theoretical limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and validate the Child Perceived Discrimination Questionnaire (CPDQ).
- To assess the reliability and validity of the CPDQ for measuring everyday discrimination in children.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from 163 children aged 9-11 (52.15% female, 57.67% Black).
- Assessed internal consistency, factor structure, and construct validity of the CPDQ.
Main Results:
- The CPDQ demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency.
- Preliminary evidence supports the CPDQ's hypothesized factor structure.
- The CPDQ showed construct validity and discriminated between racial groups.
Conclusions:
- The CPDQ is a reliable and valid tool for assessing perceived discrimination in children.
- Further research is recommended to strengthen evidence of the CPDQ's reliability and validity.
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