Table 2.
Behavior Subscales Observed at Age 2 and 6 (Observed Variables) and Loadings on Their Corresponding Latent Trait (SEM Crude Model, N=715, PELAGIE Cohort, France, 2002-2013)
| Behavior subscales | Scale of origin a | # items | Median scores (IQR) | Corresponding behavior latent trait | Factor loading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| λ b (95% CI) | |||||
| At age 2 | |||||
| Emotional symptoms | CBCL | 3 | 2 (0 – 2) | Internalizing | 1.00 |
| Attention deficit/hyperactivity | CBCL, PSBQ | 6 | 5 (3 – 7) | Externalizing | 0.70 (0.63, 0.78) |
| Aggression | CBCL | 3 | 1 (0 – 3) | Externalizing | 0.44 (0.36, 0.53) |
| Opposition | CBCL | 3 | 3 (2 – 4) | Externalizing | 0.63 (0.57, 0.70) |
| At age 6 | |||||
| Emotional symptoms | SDQ | 5 | 2 (1 – 3) | Internalizing | 0.63 (0.51, 0.74) |
| Peer relationship problems | SDQ | 5 | 1 (0 – 2) | Internalizing | 0.52 (0.42, 0.62) |
| Hyperactivity/inattention | SDQ | 5 | 3 (1 – 4) | Externalizing | 0.61 (0.53, 0.69) |
| Conduct problems | SDQ | 5 | 2 (1 – 3) | Externalizing | 0.71 (0.63, 0.78) |
Abbreviations: IQR, interquartile range (25th percentile – 75th percentile)
aCBCL: Child Behavior Checklist; PSBQ: Preschool Social Behavior Questionnaire; SDQ: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
bStandardized factor loading (95% Confidence Interval)