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The middle childhood temperament questionnaire

R L Hegvik, S C McDevitt, W B Carey

    Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
    |December 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Middle Childhood Temperament Questionnaire assesses temperament traits in children aged 8-12 years. This parent-report scale offers reliable temperament data for children, complementing earlier developmental stages.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychology
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Temperament is a crucial aspect of child development.
    • Previous scales covered infancy and toddlerhood, leaving a gap for middle childhood.
    • Objective temperament data is vital for understanding children's behavior.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce the Middle Childhood Temperament Questionnaire (MCTQ).
    • To assess temperament traits in children aged 8 to 12 years.
    • To provide a standardized tool for temperament assessment in middle childhood.

    Main Methods:

    • The Middle Childhood Temperament Questionnaire (MCTQ) is a 99-item parent questionnaire.
    • It assesses nine temperament characteristics, including predictability instead of biological rhythmicity.
    • Standardized on 506 children from pediatric and school settings.

    Main Results:

    • The MCTQ demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (0.81) and retest reliability (0.88).
    • The scale provides reliable temperament data for children aged 8-12 years.
    • It completes a series of temperament assessment scales from infancy to middle childhood.

    Conclusions:

    • The MCTQ is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing temperament in middle childhood.
    • This questionnaire aids in gathering objective and organized temperament data for children up to 12 years.
    • It facilitates a comprehensive understanding of temperament across early developmental stages.

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