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Published in: Psychiatric Quarterly 1/2018

01-03-2018 | Original Paper

Factor Structure of Teacher Ratings of the ODD Symptoms in Children

Authors: Rapson Gomez, Vasileios Stavropoulos, George Van Doorn

Published in: Psychiatric Quarterly | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

This study used confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to determine the best model for Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) symptoms in children aged 3 to 15 years, as presented in the Disruptive Behavior Rating Scale. Teachers’ ratings of the ODD symptoms of 213 children from general community schools in Australia were obtained. The findings provided most support for a bifactor model based on Stringaris and Goodman’s [1] three-factor model (primary factors for irritable, hurtful, and headstrong). The general factor, but not the group factors in the model, showed high omega hierarchical and explained common variance. Thus, only the general factor in this model can be meaningfully interpreted. Also, the general factor was supported with regard to external validity. Specifically, this factor, but not the group factors, correlated strongly with ADHD inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptom groups, and other measures of behavioural and emotional problems. The taxonomic, diagnostic, practical, and research implications of the findings are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Factor Structure of Teacher Ratings of the ODD Symptoms in Children
Authors
Rapson Gomez
Vasileios Stavropoulos
George Van Doorn
Publication date
01-03-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Psychiatric Quarterly / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 0033-2720
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6709
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11126-017-9527-6

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