Table 2.
Indicators for Psychopathology Symptom Dimensions
| Measure | Reported Test–retest Reliability | Cronbach’s alpha: current sample | Brief Description | Sample Item | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child-report Internalizing | |||||
| CDI | 0.66–0.82 | 0.83 | Self-report of depressive symptoms | Ex. I am sad all the times, many times, or once in a while | Kovacs (1981) |
| DICA GAD module | 0.54 | 0.72 | Self-report of generalized anxiety symptoms, worry across contexts | Ex. I worry a lot about doing things perfectly | Boyle et al. (1993) |
| YSR – anxious/depressed | 0.74 | 0.83 | Self-report ratings of anxiety and depression symptoms | Ex. I feel too guilty | Achenbach and Rescorla (2001) |
| YSR – withdrawn | 0.67 | 0.64 | Self-report ratings of withdrawn symptoms | Ex. I am too shy or timid | Achenbach and Rescorla (2001) |
| YSR – somatic | 0.76 | 0.72 | Self-report ratings of somatic symptoms | Ex. Nausea without known medical cause | Achenbach and Rescorla (2001) |
| Caregiver-report Externalizing | |||||
| DICA ODD module | 0.67 | 0.77 | Caregiver interview regarding symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder | Ex. Often argues with parents, teachers, or other adults | Boyle et al. (1993) |
| DICA CD module | 0.87 | 0.66 | Caregiver interview regarding symptoms of conduct disorder | Ex. Have they ever stolen anything without the person noticing | Boyle et al. (1993) |
| CBCL – aggressive behavior | 0.90 | 0.90 | Caregiver ratings of aggressive behaviors | Ex. Gets in many fights | Achenbach and Rescorla (2001) |
| CBCL – delinquency | 0.91 | 0.78 | Caregiver ratings rule-breaking behaviors | Ex. Lying/cheating | Achenbach and Rescorla (2001) |
|
Combined scale: DICA CD/CBCL delinquency |
N/A | 0.78 | Caregiver ratings of conduct and delinquency | Ex. Skips school | Created for this manuscript |
| Caregiver-report Attention/Hyperactivity | |||||
| DBRS Inattentive | 0.71–0.94 | 0.94 | Caregiver ratings of DSM-IV inattentive symptoms | Ex. Fails to give close attention or makes careless mistakes | Barkley and Murphy (1998) |
| DBRS Hyperactive/Impulsive | 0.66–0.93 | 0.88 | Caregiver ratings of DSM-IV hyperactive/impulsive symptoms | Ex. Often “on the go” or as if driven by a motor | Barkley and Murphy (1998) |
| CBCL – attention problems | 0.92 | 0.84 | Caregiver ratings of inattention | Ex. Fails to finish things they start | Achenbach and Rescorla (2001) |
CDI Child Depression Inventory, DICA GAD Diagnostic Interview for Children and Adolescents, Generalized Anxiety Disorder module, YSR Youth Self Report, ODD Oppositional Defiant Disorder, CD Conduct Disorder, CBCL Child Behavior Checklist, DBRS Disruptive Behavior Rating Scale