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Normative data for the revised Missouri Children's Behavior Checklist-Parent form (MCBC-P)
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
|March 1, 1986
Summary
This study presents normative data for the revised Missouri Children's Behavior Checklist (MCBC-P) in children aged 9-14. Clinic-referred boys and girls showed significantly deviant scores on most MCBC-P scales, indicating behavioral issues.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Psychometrics
Background:
- The revised Missouri Children's Behavior Checklist (MCBC-P) is a tool for assessing child behavior.
- Establishing normative data is crucial for accurate interpretation of behavioral assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present normative data for the parent form of the revised Missouri Children's Behavior Checklist (MCBC-P).
- To examine the behavioral profiles of clinic-referred children aged 9-14.
Main Methods:
- Administered the MCBC-P to a predominantly white sample of 9- to 14-year-old boys and girls.
- Analyzed scores to establish normative data and compare clinic-referred children to the normative sample.
Main Results:
- Normative data were established for the MCBC-P for the specified age and demographic group.
- Boys and girls referred to clinics for behavior problems exhibited significantly deviant scores on six of the seven MCBC-P scales.
Conclusions:
- The MCBC-P is a sensitive measure for identifying behavioral deviations in clinic-referred children.
- Findings highlight the prevalence of significant behavioral issues in children seeking clinical services.