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The development of the Toddler Behavior Screening Inventory
P Mouton-Simien1, A P McCain, M L Kelley
1Louisiana State University, Department of Psychology, Baton Rouge 70803, USA.
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
|February 1, 1997
Summary
The Toddler Behavior Screening Inventory (TBSI) is a new 40-item tool for quickly identifying toddler behavior problems. Developed for child-care professionals, it shows good reliability and validity in initial studies.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Early identification of behavior problems in toddlers is crucial for timely intervention.
- Existing screening tools may not be sufficiently rapid or comprehensive for clinical settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Toddler Behavior Screening Inventory (TBSI).
- To create a brief, reliable, and valid measure for assessing toddler behavior problems through maternal reports.
Main Methods:
- Initial item pool (93 items) rated by mothers (n=312) for frequency and problematic perception.
- Item reduction based on frequency and problematic nature across toddler age levels.
- Validation with a new sample of mothers (n=581).
Main Results:
- A 40-item Toddler Behavior Screening Inventory (TBSI) was finalized.
- The TBSI demonstrated good reliability and validity in the validation sample.
- The selected items were consistently frequent and problematic across toddler age ranges.
Conclusions:
- The TBSI is a promising tool for rapid assessment of toddler behavior problems.
- It is suitable for use by pediatricians, psychologists, and other child-care professionals.
- The TBSI facilitates efficient screening in clinical practice.