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Temperament in Australian toddlers.

J Sewell1, F Oberklaid, M Prior

  • 1Department of Ambulatory Paediatrics, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.

Australian Paediatric Journal
|December 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study provides updated normative data for the Toddler Temperament Scale (TTS) in Australian toddlers. Findings support using the TTS for children up to 36 months, with careful interpretation across diverse backgrounds.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Temperament assessment in toddlers is crucial for understanding behavioral development.
  • Existing tools require updated normative data for specific populations.
  • The Toddler Temperament Scale (TTS) is a widely used measure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate normative data for the revised Toddler Temperament Scale (TTS) in an Australian toddler cohort.
  • To establish age-specific norms for toddlers younger and older than 24 months.
  • To assess the applicability of the TTS beyond its standard age range.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a revised and validated version of the Toddler Temperament Scale (TTS).
  • Collected data from a cohort of Australian toddlers.
  • Analyzed data to establish normative scores based on age groups.

Main Results:

  • Confirmed the utility of dividing toddlers into younger (<24 months) and older (>24 months) groups for normative data.
  • Provided specific normative data for these age brackets.
  • Demonstrated the TTS's usability for children up to 36 months of age.

Conclusions:

  • The revised TTS provides reliable normative data for Australian toddlers.
  • Age-based divisions (younger/older than 24 months) are appropriate for interpretation.
  • Clinicians should exercise caution when interpreting TTS scores, particularly for children from diverse cultural or socioeconomic backgrounds.

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