Factor structure of child behavior scale scores in Peruvian preschoolers

Erin L. Meyer; Barbara A. Schaefer; Cesar Merino Soto; Crystal S. Simmons; Rebecca Anguiano; Jeremy Brett; Alea Holman; Justin F. Martin; Heidi K. Hata; Kimberly J. Roberts; Zena R. Mello; Frank C. Worrell

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Factor structure of child behavior scale scores in Peruvian preschoolers

Erin L. Meyer, Barbara A. Schaefer, Cesar Merino Soto, Crystal S. Simmons, Rebecca Anguiano, Jeremy Brett, Alea Holman, Justin F. Martin, Heidi K. Hata, Kimberly J. Roberts, Zena R. Mello, Frank C. Worrell

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Behavior rating scales aid in the identification of problem behaviors, as well as the development of interventions to reduce such behavior. Although scores on many behavior rating scales have been validated in the United States, there have been few such studies in other cultural contexts. In this study, the structural validity of scores on a Spanish translation of the six-factor Child Behavior Scale (CBS) was assessed in a sample of 265 Peruvian preschool children who ranged from 2 to 6 years in age. Exploratory factor analysis yielded a four-factor structure, and reliability estimates for scores on the four factors were adequate. The authors suggest replicating the study and examining the utility of CBS scores in predicting future problem behaviors in this population.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	931-942
Number of pages	12
Journal	Psychology in the Schools
Volume	48
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.20596
State	Published - Jan 1 2011

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