Research Article

Validity and Reliability of Child Symptom Assessment Inventory (CSAI)

Volume: 10 Number: 59 December 28, 2020
  • Elif Erol

Validity and Reliability of Child Symptom Assessment Inventory (CSAI)

Abstract

While working with children in clinic, it is noteworthy that there is a limitation measurement tools of that measure behavior, symptoms, and pathology in the field despite the importance. The current measurement tools are used as an adaptation form in our country. Since the tests adapted from different cultures have difficulties in terms of language and cultural codes, it is important that each country has its own culture and language. So the aim of this study is to develop a tool that can measure mental symptoms of children and support the detection and treatment. 717 children (357 EFA, 128 criterion validity, 232 DFA) among 8-13 years old were included in the scale. Child Symptom Assessment Inventory draft form and Demographic Information Form, The Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) were used in the study. During the development phase of the scale, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyzes were performed. As a result of all analyzes, a structure consisting of 6 dimensions and 30 items was obtained. These factors are named Destructive Symptoms, Depressive Symptoms, Maladjustment to the Objective Reality, Cognitive Problems, Anxiety Symptoms, and Impulsivity Symptoms. It was seen that the scale has good validity and reliability so can be used in the field.

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Details

Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

Psychology

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Elif Erol This is me
Türkiye

Publication Date

December 28, 2020

Submission Date

July 17, 2020

Acceptance Date

-

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 10 Number: 59

APA
Erol, E. (2020). Validity and Reliability of Child Symptom Assessment Inventory (CSAI). Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 10(59), 531-543. https://izlik.org/JA66GH56XP
AMA
1.Erol E. Validity and Reliability of Child Symptom Assessment Inventory (CSAI). Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2020;10(59):531-543. https://izlik.org/JA66GH56XP
Chicago
Erol, Elif. 2020. “Validity and Reliability of Child Symptom Assessment Inventory (CSAI)”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 10 (59): 531-43. https://izlik.org/JA66GH56XP.
EndNote
Erol E (December 1, 2020) Validity and Reliability of Child Symptom Assessment Inventory (CSAI). Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 10 59 531–543.
IEEE
[1]E. Erol, “Validity and Reliability of Child Symptom Assessment Inventory (CSAI)”, Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, vol. 10, no. 59, pp. 531–543, Dec. 2020, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA66GH56XP
ISNAD
Erol, Elif. “Validity and Reliability of Child Symptom Assessment Inventory (CSAI)”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 10/59 (December 1, 2020): 531-543. https://izlik.org/JA66GH56XP.
JAMA
1.Erol E. Validity and Reliability of Child Symptom Assessment Inventory (CSAI). Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2020;10:531–543.
MLA
Erol, Elif. “Validity and Reliability of Child Symptom Assessment Inventory (CSAI)”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, vol. 10, no. 59, Dec. 2020, pp. 531-43, https://izlik.org/JA66GH56XP.
Vancouver
1.Elif Erol. Validity and Reliability of Child Symptom Assessment Inventory (CSAI). Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 1;10(59):531-43. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA66GH56XP

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