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Background for and development of a brief Children's Behavioral Classification Project Inventory
1Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803-5501, USA.
Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1996
Summary
A brief Children's Behavioral Classification Project Inventory (CBCP) was developed for clinical screening. This validated tool efficiently assesses behavioral issues in children, aiding in early identification and intervention.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Psychometric Assessment
Background:
- The need for efficient behavioral assessment tools in pediatric clinical settings is significant.
- Existing comprehensive inventories may be lengthy for routine screening.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a brief form of the Children's Behavioral Classification Project Inventory (CBCP).
- To create a psychometrically sound screening device for children's behavioral problems in clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Development of a Proto-CBCP Inventory with 229 items, administered to clinical and control groups.
- Expert critique and trial runs informed the creation of a full 274-item inventory with a 30-factor structure.
- A subsequent brief form with 189 items and a 13-factor structure was developed and standardized on 1379 participants.
Main Results:
- The full inventory demonstrated a 30-factor structure.
- The brief form, comprising 189 items, yielded a 13-factor structure.
- Standardization data support its utility as a screening device.
Conclusions:
- A brief, psychometrically validated form of the CBCP inventory is now available.
- This brief inventory serves as an effective screening tool for children's behavioral issues in clinical practice.
- The development process involved expert review and iterative refinement for optimal clinical utility.
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