Skip to main content
Top
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 7/2009

01-07-2009 | Original Paper

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Child Behavior Checklist 1.5–5 in a Sample of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Auteurs: Vincent Pandolfi, Caroline I. Magyar, Charles A. Dill

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 7/2009

Log in om toegang te krijgen
share
DELEN

Deel dit onderdeel of sectie (kopieer de link)

  • Optie A:
    Klik op de rechtermuisknop op de link en selecteer de optie “linkadres kopiëren”
  • Optie B:
    Deel de link per e-mail

Abstract

Validity studies of measures for emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) for use with preschool children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are lacking. The Child Behavior Checklist 1.5–5 (CBCL; Achenbach and Rescorla, Manual for the ASEBA Preschool Forms & Profiles. VT: University of Vermont, Research Center for Children, Youth, and Families, Burlington, 2000), a widely used measure for EBD, contains several norm-referenced scales derived through factor analysis of data from the general pediatric population. In this study, confirmatory factor analysis of archival data evaluated the adequacy of the CBCL factor model in a well characterized sample of preschoolers with ASD (= 128). Psychometric results supported the model and suggested that practitioners can use the CBCL to assess for EBD in young children with ASD in conjunction with other clinical data. This will increase the likelihood of accurate identification and EBD-specific intervention.
Voetnoten
1
Thirty-three items do not contribute to the seven syndrome scales and are labeled “Other Problems” on the CBCL protocol. These items contribute to the Total Problems score.
 
2
The specific zero frequency cells are available upon request from the first author.
 
3
An exploratory Full Information Maximum Likelihood analysis (Jöreskog and Moustaki 2006) with promax rotation identified two factors that were labeled Dyssomnia and Parasomnia. All factor loadings were of a relatively large magnitude. Except for wakes up often at night, each item exhibited a strong relationship with only one factor. Complete information about this analysis is available upon request from the first author.
 
4
Tests of invariance were conducted (tau and parallel models) but resulted in improper solutions, most likely due to misspecification. Thus, congeneric solutions were accepted.
 
5
Tables of these factor loadings are available upon request from the first author.
 
6
As was the case for the syndrome scales, tests of invariance were problematic.
 
Literatuur
go back to reference Achenbach, T. M., & Rescorla, L. A. (2000). Manual for the ASEBA Preschool Forms & Profiles. Burlington: VT: University of Vermont, Research Center for Children, Youth, and Families. Achenbach, T. M., & Rescorla, L. A. (2000). Manual for the ASEBA Preschool Forms & Profiles. Burlington: VT: University of Vermont, Research Center for Children, Youth, and Families.
go back to reference Brereton, A. V., Tonge, B. J., & Einfeld, S. L. (2006). Psychopathology in children and adolescents with autism compared to young people with intellectual disability. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 36(7), 863–870. doi:10.1007/s10803-006-0125-y.PubMedCrossRef Brereton, A. V., Tonge, B. J., & Einfeld, S. L. (2006). Psychopathology in children and adolescents with autism compared to young people with intellectual disability. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 36(7), 863–870. doi:10.​1007/​s10803-006-0125-y.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Byrne, B. M. (1998). Structural equation modeling with LISREL, PRELIS, and SIMPLIS: Basic concepts, applications, and programming. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Byrne, B. M. (1998). Structural equation modeling with LISREL, PRELIS, and SIMPLIS: Basic concepts, applications, and programming. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
go back to reference Curran, P. J., West, S. G., & Finch, J. F. (1996). The robustness of test statistics to nonnormality and specification error in confirmatory factor analysis. Psychological Methods, 1(1), 16–29. doi:10.1037/1082-989X.1.1.16.CrossRef Curran, P. J., West, S. G., & Finch, J. F. (1996). The robustness of test statistics to nonnormality and specification error in confirmatory factor analysis. Psychological Methods, 1(1), 16–29. doi:10.​1037/​1082-989X.​1.​1.​16.CrossRef
go back to reference Gilliam, J. E. (1995). Gilliam Autism Rating Scale. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. Gilliam, J. E. (1995). Gilliam Autism Rating Scale. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
go back to reference Hedges, L. V., & Olkin, I. (1985). Statistical methods for meta-analysis. San Diego, CA: Academic Press. Hedges, L. V., & Olkin, I. (1985). Statistical methods for meta-analysis. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
go back to reference Hollingshead, A. A. (1975). Four-factor index of social status. Unpublished manuscript, Yale University, New Haven, CT. Hollingshead, A. A. (1975). Four-factor index of social status. Unpublished manuscript, Yale University, New Haven, CT.
go back to reference Hu, L., & Bentler, P. M. (1999). Cutoff criteria for fit indexes in covariance structure analysis: Conventional criteria versus new alternatives. Structural Equation Modeling, 6, 1–55.CrossRef Hu, L., & Bentler, P. M. (1999). Cutoff criteria for fit indexes in covariance structure analysis: Conventional criteria versus new alternatives. Structural Equation Modeling, 6, 1–55.CrossRef
go back to reference Ivanova, M. Y., Achenbach, T. M., Dumenci, L., Rescorla, L. A., Almqvist, F., Weintraub, S., et al. (2007a). Testing the 8-syndrome structure of the child behavior checklist in 30 societies. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 36(3), 405–417.PubMed Ivanova, M. Y., Achenbach, T. M., Dumenci, L., Rescorla, L. A., Almqvist, F., Weintraub, S., et al. (2007a). Testing the 8-syndrome structure of the child behavior checklist in 30 societies. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 36(3), 405–417.PubMed
go back to reference Ivanova, M. Y., Achenbach, T. M., Rescorla, L. A., Dumenci, L., Almqvist, F., Bilenberg, N., et al. (2007b). The generalizability of the youth self report syndrome structure in 23 societies. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 75(5), 729–738. doi:10.1037/0022-006X.75.5.729.PubMedCrossRef Ivanova, M. Y., Achenbach, T. M., Rescorla, L. A., Dumenci, L., Almqvist, F., Bilenberg, N., et al. (2007b). The generalizability of the youth self report syndrome structure in 23 societies. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 75(5), 729–738. doi:10.​1037/​0022-006X.​75.​5.​729.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Jöreskog, K., & Sörbom, D. (2006). LISREL 8.80. Lincolnwood, IL: Scientific Software International, Inc. Jöreskog, K., & Sörbom, D. (2006). LISREL 8.80. Lincolnwood, IL: Scientific Software International, Inc.
go back to reference Klinger, L. G., Dawson, G., & Renner, P. (2003). Autistic disorder. In E.J. Mash & R.A. Barkley (Eds.), Child Psychopathology (2nd Ed., pp. 409–454). New York: Guilford Press. Klinger, L. G., Dawson, G., & Renner, P. (2003). Autistic disorder. In E.J. Mash & R.A. Barkley (Eds.), Child Psychopathology (2nd Ed., pp. 409–454). New York: Guilford Press.
go back to reference Lainhart, J. E. (1999). Psychiatric problems in individuals with autism, their parents, and siblings. International Review of Psychiatry (Abingdon, England), 11, 278–298. doi:10.1080/09540269974177.CrossRef Lainhart, J. E. (1999). Psychiatric problems in individuals with autism, their parents, and siblings. International Review of Psychiatry (Abingdon, England), 11, 278–298. doi:10.​1080/​09540269974177.CrossRef
go back to reference Leyfer, O. T., Folstein, S. E., Bacalman, S., Davis, N. O., Dinh, E., Morgan, J., et al. (2006). Comorbid psychiatric disorders in children with autism: Interview development and rates of disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 36, 849–861. doi:10.1007/s10803-006-0123-0.PubMedCrossRef Leyfer, O. T., Folstein, S. E., Bacalman, S., Davis, N. O., Dinh, E., Morgan, J., et al. (2006). Comorbid psychiatric disorders in children with autism: Interview development and rates of disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 36, 849–861. doi:10.​1007/​s10803-006-0123-0.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Lord, C., Rutter, M., DiLavore, P., & Risi, S. (2002). Autism diagnostic observation schedule: Manual. Los Angeles: Western Psychological Services. Lord, C., Rutter, M., DiLavore, P., & Risi, S. (2002). Autism diagnostic observation schedule: Manual. Los Angeles: Western Psychological Services.
go back to reference Mullen, E. M. (1995). Mullen Scales of Early Learning. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service. Mullen, E. M. (1995). Mullen Scales of Early Learning. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.
go back to reference Rutter, M., LeCouteur, A. L., & Lord, C. (2003). Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised. Los Angeles: Western Psychological Services. Rutter, M., LeCouteur, A. L., & Lord, C. (2003). Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised. Los Angeles: Western Psychological Services.
go back to reference Salvia, J. S., & Ysseldyke, J. E. (2001). Assessment (8th ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Salvia, J. S., & Ysseldyke, J. E. (2001). Assessment (8th ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
go back to reference Satorra, A., & Bentler, P. M. (1994). Corrections to test statistics and standard errors in covariance structure analysis. In A. von Eye & C. C. Clogg (Eds.), Latent variable analysis: Applications to developmental research (pp. 399–419). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Satorra, A., & Bentler, P. M. (1994). Corrections to test statistics and standard errors in covariance structure analysis. In A. von Eye & C. C. Clogg (Eds.), Latent variable analysis: Applications to developmental research (pp. 399–419). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
go back to reference Sikora, D. M., Hall, T. A., Hartley, S. L., Gerrard-Morris, A. E., & Cagle, S. (2008). Does parent report of behavior differ across ADOS-G classifications: Analysis of scores from the CBCL and GARS. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 440–448. doi:10.1007/s10803-007-0407-z.PubMedCrossRef Sikora, D. M., Hall, T. A., Hartley, S. L., Gerrard-Morris, A. E., & Cagle, S. (2008). Does parent report of behavior differ across ADOS-G classifications: Analysis of scores from the CBCL and GARS. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 440–448. doi:10.​1007/​s10803-007-0407-z.PubMedCrossRef
go back to reference Sparrow, S. S., Balla, D. A., & Cicchetti, D. V. (1984). Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-Interview Edition. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service. Sparrow, S. S., Balla, D. A., & Cicchetti, D. V. (1984). Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-Interview Edition. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Service.
go back to reference Steiger, J. H., & Lind, J. M. (1980). Statistically based tests for the number of common factors. Paper presented at the meeting of the Psychometric Society, Iowa City, IA. Steiger, J. H., & Lind, J. M. (1980). Statistically based tests for the number of common factors. Paper presented at the meeting of the Psychometric Society, Iowa City, IA.
Metagegevens
Titel
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Child Behavior Checklist 1.5–5 in a Sample of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Auteurs
Vincent Pandolfi
Caroline I. Magyar
Charles A. Dill
Publicatiedatum
01-07-2009
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 7/2009
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-009-0716-5

Andere artikelen Uitgave 7/2009

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 7/2009 Naar de uitgave