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Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Peer Relations and Pro-social Behavior
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Peer Relations and Pro-social Behavior
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The instrument is freely available here: |
Classification |
Supplemental for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Short Description of Instrument |
The SDQ is a screening measure for detecting behavior problems. There are multiple versions of the SDQ, depending on the age of the child, and the specific person completing the form (e.g. teacher/ parent, self-completion).
May be completed by children 11-16, or by parents or teachers of children 4-16. It can be completed in about 5 minutes using paper and pencil.
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Scoring |
Questions are answered on a 3-point Likert scale. The score for each scale is the sum of item scores, generating a scale score from 0-10. A total difficulties score (from scores for hyperactivity, emotional symptoms, conduct problems and peer problems) ranges from 0-40. |
References |
Goodman, R., and Scott, S. (1999). Comparing the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and the Child Behavior Checklist: Is small beautiful? J Abnor Child Psychol 25, 17-24.
Gale, E. and Holling, A. (2000). Young people and stigma, YoungMinds Magazine, 49-50.
Goodman, R. (1997). The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: A Research Note.Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 38, 5, 581-586.
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare. Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Retrieved on July 12, 2012, from California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
Document last updated April 2020
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