The adaptationand validation of two questionnaires -teacher and parents rating scales- that asses maladaptative behaviors in 1st grade children is described. A sample of 595 children attending seven schools of Santiago was used. The statistical analysis showed acceptable levels of internal consistency for both instruments and a factorial structure for the teacher's scale discriminating different behavioral areas. Finaly standarized norms, separately for males females, were obtained.
Keywords:
Schoolchildren mental health, screening instruments, adaptation and validation
George, M., Siraqyan, X., Morales, R., Barra De La, F., Rodríguez, J., López, C., & Toledo, V. (1994). Adaptation and validation of two screening instruments of mental health of first grade schoolchildren of Santiago. Revista De Psicología, 5, Pág, 17–26. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-0581.1994.18486