| Title: |
Psychometric Properties of the Social Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ) in a Longitudinal Population-Based Sample |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Collet, Ophélie A. (ORCID 0000-0003-1859-6765); Orri, Massimiliano; Tremblay, Richard E.; Boivin, Michel; Côté, Sylvana M. |
| Source: |
International Journal of Behavioral Development. Mar 2023 47(2):180-189. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
10 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Psychometrics; Social Behavior; Questionnaires; Longitudinal Studies; Antisocial Behavior; Bullying; Emotional Problems; Anxiety Disorders; Depression (Psychology); Children; Child Behavior; Child Development; Factor Structure; Factor Analysis; Goodness of Fit; Prosocial Behavior; Test Reliability; Gender Differences; Interpersonal Competence; Withdrawal (Psychology); Self Control; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
| DOI: |
10.1177/01650254221113472 |
| ISSN: |
0165-0254; 1464-0651 |
| Abstract: |
We assessed the psychometric properties of the Social Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ), a 30-item questionnaire evaluating social (e.g., disruptive behaviors, bullying) and emotional problems (e.g., anxiety, depression) among children aged 3.5-12 years. Children (n = 1,950, 50.21% boys) were drawn from the Quebec Longitudinal Study of Child Development. Mothers reported the frequency with which children presented social and emotional behaviors from 3.5 to 8 years of age, and teachers from 6 to 12 years. We assessed internal structure using Confirmatory Factor Analysis, reliability using Cronbach's alpha, and convergent and discriminant validity using a multitrait-multimethod (MTMM) approach. The six-factor (emotional distress, withdrawal, impulsive/hyperactive/inattentive, disruptive behaviors, prosocial behaviors, and peer relationships difficulties) structure of the SBQ showed good fit from ages 3.5 to 12 years. Reliability estimates were good to excellent (alphas > 0.7), and MTMM showed good convergent and discriminant validity. Overall, the SBQ presented good psychometric properties with a large population-based sample aged 3.5-12 years. Further studies should assess its screening potential by investigating its convergent validity with diagnostic information. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1365319 |
| Database: |
ERIC |