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Cross-cultural studies with the Conners rating scales
1Children's Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287-3325, USA.
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|November 1, 1995
Summary
This study compared Conners Rating Scales in Indian children to American norms. Teacher ratings showed significant differences, suggesting less scale independence in Indian samples compared to American research.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Psychometric Evaluation
Background:
- The Conners Rating Scales are widely used for assessing childhood behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Cross-cultural validation of psychometric instruments is crucial for accurate diagnosis in diverse populations.
- Previous research has established norms for the Conners Rating Scales primarily in Western populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Conners Rating Scales using Indian parent and teacher ratings.
- To compare these ratings against established American norms.
- To assess the psychometric properties, specifically scale independence, of the Conners Rating Scales in an Indian context.
Main Methods:
- Parent and teacher forms of the Conners Rating Scales were administered to 863 children in Bombay, India.
- Participants were drawn from two distinct socioeconomic strata.
- Data were statistically compared to existing American normative data.
Main Results:
- Teacher ratings of Indian children exhibited notable deviations from American norms.
- Correlational analyses indicated greater overlap between Conners scales than previously reported in American studies.
- Parent ratings also showed some differences, though less pronounced than teacher ratings.
Conclusions:
- The Conners Rating Scales may require cultural adaptation for use in the Indian population.
- Teacher-reported data suggest potential issues with scale independence in this cultural context.
- Further research is needed to refine the application of these scales across different cultural settings.