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Validation of the Chinese Revision of Emotional and Behavioral Screener among Preschoolers (4–7 years old)

Auteurs: Lisong Zhang, Zhongquan Li, Kan He

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 3/2018

Abstract

The study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese revision of the Emotional and Behavioral Screener (EBS), and to extend its application to preschoolers (4–7 years old). Teachers and parents of 216 preschoolers (age M = 5.11, SD = 0.9) were invited to complete the EBS, and some of the teachers were also asked to complete the Preschool Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (PreBERS) (N = 80) and the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaires (SDQ) (N = 90). Results of confirmatory factor analysis suggested that the original single-factor model of the EBS didn’t fit the data well. Based on the results of a series of exploratory factor analyses, we proposed a two-factor model instead, representing externalizing and internalizing problems respectively. The Chinese revision demonstrated satisfactory internal reliability, inter-rater reliability, convergent validity and divergent validity. All these evidences supported its use among Chinese preschoolers to identify those who will be at risk of suffering from emotional and behavioral disturbances.

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Titel: Validation of the Chinese Revision of Emotional and Behavioral Screener among Preschoolers (4–7 years old)
Auteurs: Lisong Zhang
Zhongquan Li
Kan He
Publicatiedatum: 08-11-2017
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 3/2018
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-017-0940-0

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