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Validity of the CBCL/YSR DSM-IV scales Anxiety Problems and Affective Problems

Ferdinand, Robert F.·2008·Journal of Anxiety Disorders

Abstract

Background The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and Youth Self-Report (YSR) are widely used for clinical and research purposes. Fairly recently, new 'DSM-IV scales' designated Anxiety Problems and Affective Problems were developed. Knowledge about the validity of these scales is needed.Methods In a referred sample of 277 6- to 18-year-olds, it was examined to what extent CBCL/YSR scores on the Anxiety Problems and Affective Problems scale predicted DSM-IV diagnoses of separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, major depressive disorder, or dysthymia. DSM-IV diagnoses were assessed with the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for Children (ADIS-C/P).Results Scores on the CBCL and YSR Anxiety Problems scale predicted DSM-IV disorders only moderately. However, CBCL and YSR scores on the Affective Problems scale corresponded closely to DSM-IV major depressive disorder and dysthymia.Discussion Scores on the CBCL/YSR Affective Problems scale can be used to screen for DSM-IV affective disorders. The item content of the CBCL/YSR Anxiety Problems scale requires renewed attention.

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Authors
Ferdinand, R. F.
Affiliations
Erasmus MC (NL)
Corresponding author
Ferdinand, Robert F.
Venue
Journal of Anxiety Disorders
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2008
Volume
22
Issue
1
Pages
126-134
ISSN
0887-6185 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2010862782
Cited by
172
References
21
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FWCI
9.09
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Anxiety Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Psychological Testing and Assessment
Keywords
Child Behavior Checklist, Youth Self-Report, scale validity, separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, major depressive disorder, dysthymia
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Anxiety Disorders, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Netherlands, Parents, Psychological Tests, ROC Curve, Reproducibility of Results, Prevalence, Mood Disorders, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

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