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- Title
The Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire: Russian validation of the teacher version and comparison of teacher and student reports
- Authors
Ruchkin, Vladislav; Koposov, Roman; Vermeiren, Robert; Schwab-Stone, Mary
- Abstract
Abstract: Objective: To confirm factor structure of the teacher Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and to compare teacher and student reports in Russian youth. Method: The SDQ and psychopathology measures were completed by teachers in a representative sample of urban adolescents (N = 528). The factor structure was examined on two randomly selected split-halves of the sample, and using a gender split. The functional impairment score was predicted by the SDQ problem scales. Results: The fit for all models was acceptable. The fit did not decrease when applying increasing constraints in the random-split model, but became significantly worse for the gender model, suggesting lack of measure invariance. SDQ problem scales explained 37% of functional impairment variance. Significant scale interaction (emotional problems∗peer problems and conduct problems∗hyperactivity) suggest that combination of these problems produces an additional impact on functioning. Conclusions: The SDQ teacher report may represent a potentially useful screener for children and youth.
- Subjects
TEACHER-student relationships; QUESTIONNAIRES; PATHOLOGICAL psychology; PREDICTION models; MATHEMATICAL models; GENDER; ANALYSIS of variance
- Publication
Journal of Adolescence, 2012, Vol 35, Issue 1, p87
- ISSN
0140-1971
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1016/j.adolescence.2011.06.003