Table 2.
Summary Statistics for BTQ-LC Scales and Items (N = 598)
| Items | M, ±SD | Skew | Kurtosis | Alpha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural | 1.96 ± 0.86 | 0.80 | 0.08 | 0.90 |
| 1) I was worried about the cost of treatment. | 2.35 ± 1.37 | 0.53 | -1.03 | |
| 2) My health insurance does not cover treatment for my child. | 2.24 ± 1.33 | 0.63 | -0.91 | |
| 3) I did not know who to see or where to go for treatment. | 2.42 ± 1.32 | 0.41 | -1.07 | |
| 4) I could not get to treatment because of problems with transportation. | 1.75 ± 1.15 | 1.33 | 0.55 | |
| 5) There is no time in my schedule for treatment. | 1.90 ± 1.12 | 0.96 | -0.14 | |
| 6) I could not get an appointment. | 1.84 ± 1.17 | 1.17 | 0.22 | |
| 7) I could not choose the person I wanted my child to see for treatment. | 2.05 ± 1.19 | 0.80 | -0.48 | |
| 16) I was not satisfied with the services that were available. | 1.85 ± 1.17 | 1.23 | 0.40 | |
| 22) I could not find a mental health professional of my child’s same race or ethnicity. | 1.67 ± 1.08 | 1.49 | 1.14 | |
| 23) I was afraid I would not be able to communicate during my child’s treatment because of language barriers. | 1.57 ± 1.01 | 1.71 | 1.97 | |
| Perceptions of mental health problems | 2.02 ± 0.90 | 0.85 | 0.17 | 0.84 |
| 8) I wanted to handle my child’s problems on my own. | 2.60 ± 1.38 | 0.28 | -1.19 | |
| 9) I felt embarrassed about my child’s problems. | 1.75 ± 1.15 | 1.35 | 0.66 | |
| 10) I felt embarrassed about needing help for my child’s problems. | 1.82 ± 1.20 | 1.24 | 0.31 | |
| 14) I did not think treatment could help with my child’s problems. | 1.82 ± 1.11 | 1.17 | 0.28 | |
| 19) I had difficulty motivating myself to seek treatment for my child. | 1.79 ± 1.11 | 1.21 | 0.37 | |
| 20) I felt like my child’s problems were normal for someone in their situation. | 2.31 ± 1.29 | 0.60 | -0.82 | |
| Perceptions of mental health services | 1.79 ± 0.89 | 1.08 | 0.39 | 0.90 |
| 11) I was worried about being judged or criticized by my friends if I sought treatment for my child. | 1.80 ± 1.19 | 1.24 | 0.30 | |
| 12) I was worried about being judged or criticized by my family if I sought treatment for my child. | 1.82 ± 1.18 | 1.19 | 0.23 | |
| 13) I was afraid that my child would be committed to a hospital against my will. | 1.91 ± 1.29 | 1.19 | 0.10 | |
| 15) My child received treatment before, and it did not help with their problems. | 1.70 ± 1.11 | 1.41 | 0.83 | |
| 17) I was afraid treatment for my child would be too upsetting. | 2.01 ± 1.22 | 0.96 | -0.20 | |
| 18) I don’t trust mental health professionals. | 1.78 ± 1.09 | 1.25 | 0.59 | |
| 21) I was afraid my child would be treated badly in treatment because of their race or ethnicity. | 1.84 ± 1.19 | 1.18 | 0.21 | |
| 24) I was afraid of being deported for seeking treatment for my child. | 1.49 ± 0.99 | 1.89 | 2.42 | |
| Global | 1.92 ± 0.81 | 0.96 | 0.51 | 0.95 |