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INTERNALIZING/EXTERNALIZING BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS
ENHANCED SERVICES FOR THE HARD TO EMPLOY
DEMONSTRATION AND EVALUATION PROJECT
Measure: Behavior Problems and Positive Behavior: Children ages 6-18 Years
Background
The Behavior Problems and Positive Behavior measure for designated focal children between ages 6 and 18 is intended to be included in the Core Child Survey of the Enhanced Services for the Hard to Employ Demonstration and Evaluation Project. The 42 items include measures of problem behaviors (e.g., internalizing and externalizing), as well as positive behaviors (e.g., warmth, curiosity), and were adapted from the Social Skills Rating Scale (SSRS; Gresham & Elliot, 1990). Unlike the version of the SSRS used in with families with one focal child (who will receive the full SSRS), the two-focal children assessments includes only the Internalizing and Externalizing scales.
The Enhanced Services for the Hard to Employ Demonstration and Evaluation Project is funded by the Administration for Children and Families and the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Labor. MDRC carries it out in cooperation with the following partners: Urban Institute, The Lewin Group, and the California Institute for Mental Health.
Population Assessed
The respondents to the Core Child Survey will be Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients, former TANF recipients, or low-income individuals who are hard-to-employ from two of the six sites in the evaluation. Respondents to the Behavior Problems and Positive Behavior measure will be parents of designated focal children between the ages of 6 and 18. This measure is quite comparable to that used with the 4- to 5-year-old children, yet revolves its items around situations more relevant to an older-aged child.
Periodicity
This information is not readily available.
Subscales/Components
Subscales of internalizing problems, externalizing problems, and positive behavior can be scored from this scale.
Procedures for Administration
The reporters for this measure will be parents of designated focal children between the ages of 6 and 18. The measure will be administered as a questionnaire by an interviewer in a one-on-one setting. The measure is estimated to take between 8 and 14 minutes to administer.
Psychometrics/Data Quality
The Description of Baseline Survey Modules (written by the study authors) reported the
SSRS internal reliabilities as being high: .71, .75, and .87 for the internalizing, externalizing, and
total behaviors scales, respectively. Reported coefficient alphas were based on what was reported
in the SSRS manual (Gresham & Elliot, 1990) and not the actual study sample. No information on
validity was reported.
Languages Available
This instrument is available in English and Spanish.
Items Included
From the Behavior Problems and Positive Behavior measure for designated focal children
6 and 18 whose parents are respondents in the Enhanced Services for the Hard to Employ
Demonstration and Evaluation Project.
Response Categories:
All of the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never?
Don’t know
Refused
CH18a. Different children have different personalities and different qualities. I will read some
statements about various characteristics. Please tell me how often (FOCAL CHILD) acts this way.
Is it all of the time, most of the time, sometimes, rarely, or never?
(FOCAL CHILD ) is cheerful, happy. (Is it):
CH18b. (FOCAL CHILD) waits [his/her] turn in games or other activities. (Is it):
CH18c. (FOCAL CHILD) is warm, loving. (Is it):
CH18d. (FOCAL CHILD) fights with others. (Is it):
CH18e. (FOCAL CHILD) is curious and exploring, likes new experiences. (Is it):
CH18f. (FOCAL CHILD) thinks before [he/she] acts, is not impulsive. (Is it):
CH18g. (FOCAL CHILD) talks back to adults when corrected. (Is it):
CH18h. (FOCAL CHILD) gets along well with other children. (Is it):
CH18i. (FOCAL CHILD) usually does what you tell [him/her] to do. (Is it):
CH18j. (FOCAL CHILD) can get over being upset quickly. (Is it):
CH18k. (FOCAL CHILD) threatens or bullies others. (Is it):
CH18l. (FOCAL CHILD) is admired and well-liked by other children. (Is it):
CH18m. (FOCAL CHILD) argues with others. (Is it):
CH18n. (FOCAL CHILD) tries to do things for [him/her] self, is self-reliant. (Is it):
CH18o. (FOCAL CHILD) shows concern for other people’s feelings. (Is it):
CH18p. (FOCAL CHILD) can easily find something to do on [his/her] own. (Is it):
CH18q. (FOCAL CHILD) shows pride when [he/she] does something well or learns something new. (Is it):
CH18r. (FOCAL CHILD) has low self-esteem. (Is it):
CH18s. (FOCAL CHILD) is easily calmed when [he/she] gets angry. (Is it):
CH18t. (FOCAL CHILD) is able to concentrate or focus on an activity. (Is it):
CH18u. (FOCAL CHILD) appears lonely. (Is it):)
CH18v. (FOCAL CHILD) is helpful and cooperative. (Is it):
CH18w. (FOCAL CHILD) has temper tantrums. (Is it):
CH18x. (FOCAL CHILD) is considerate and thoughtful of other children. (Is it):
CH18y. (FOCAL CHILD) tends to give, lend, and share. (Is it):
CH18z. (FOCAL CHILD) is easily embarrassed. (Is it):
CH18aa. (FOCAL CHILD) is obedient, follows rules. (Is it):
CH18bb. (FOCAL CHILD) is calm, easy-going. (Is it):
CH18cc. (FOCAL CHILD) shows anxiety about being with a group of children. (Is it):
CH18dd. (FOCAL CHILD) sticks with an activity until it is finished. (Is it):
CH18ee. (FOCAL CHILD) gets angry easily. (Is it):
CH18ff. (FOCAL CHILD) is eager to please. (Is it):
CH18gg. (FOCAL CHILD) is patient if you are busy and [he/she] wants something. (Is it):
CH18hh. (FOCAL CHILD) sticks up for [him/her] self, is self-assertive. (Is it):
CH18ii. (FOCAL CHILD) acts sad or depressed. (Is it):
CH18jj. (FOCAL CHILD) tries to be independent, to do things [himself/herself]. (Is it):
References and Source Documents
No reference material is currently available for the users’ guides, codebooks, and methodology reports.
Briggs-Gowan, M. J., Carter, A. S., Cicchetti, D. V., Wachtel, K., & Irwin, J. (in press). The Brief Infant Toddler Social and Emotional Assessment: Screening for social-emotional problems and delays in competence. Journal of Pediatric Psychology.
Gresham, F. M., & Elliot, S. N. (1990). The Social Skills Rating System. Circle Pines, MN: American Guidance Systems
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/welfare_employ/enhanced_hardto/index.html
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