Table 6:
Concurrent and Discriminant Validity for the 20- and 18-item Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning (BIMF) and the Mom’s Competency and Mom’s Needs Scales
| Gratification Checklist total score | SIGH-ADS 29 | SF-12 Physical | SF-12 Mental | Global Assessment of Functioning Score | Mother’s Age | Baby’s Age | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Item BIMF | |||||||
| r = | 0.53 | −0.26 | 0.06 | 0.32 | 0.23 | −0.13 | −0.05 |
| p = | <.0001 | <.0001 | 0.31 | <.0001 | <.0001 | 0.01 | 0.38 |
| N | 296 | 338 | 302 | 302 | 313 | 338 | 332 |
| 18-Item BIMF | |||||||
| r = | 0.54 | −0.24 | 0.06 | 0.29 | 0.19 | −0.14 | −0.03 |
| p = | <.0001 | <.0001 | 0.27 | <.0001 | 0.0007 | 0.01 | 0.63 |
| N | 296 | 338 | 302 | 302 | 313 | 338 | 332 |
| Mom’s Competency Scale Total | |||||||
| r = | 0.43 | −0.09 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.10 | −0.20 | −0.02 |
| p = | <.0001 | 0.10 | 0.36 | 0.01 | 0.11 | 0.0003 | 0.73 |
| N | 296 | 338 | 302 | 302 | 313 | 338 | 332 |
| Mom’s Needs Scale | |||||||
| r = | 0.50 | −0.35 | 0.06 | 0.37 | 0.26 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
| p = | <.0001 | <.0001 | 0.33 | <.0001 | <.0001 | 0.83 | 0.61 |
| N | 296 | 338 | 302 | 302 | 313 | 338 | 332 |
Note. SIGH-ADS 29 = Structured Interview Guide for the Hamilton Depression Rating with Atypical Depression Supplement (29-item version); SF-12 = 12-item Short Form Health Survey; GAS = Global Assessment Scale.