Characteristics of the subject and interview influencing the test-retest reliability of the diagnostic interview for children and adolescents-revised
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Psychological child assessment was often based on clinical interviews with the parents, but it is now accepted that such assessments should include the involvement of several different informants and should consider the subject's level of development. The Fallon and Schwab-Stone study has been replicated using the Diagnostic Interview for Children and Adolescents-Revised (DICA-R), to explore certain characteristics of the informants and attributes of questions that may influence the test-retest reliability of the DICA-R. High levels of psychological impairment were significant when predicting the lowest test-retest reliability.
Publication Name: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9630
Year: 1998
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Preschool sibling interaction in separated and married families: are same-sex pairs or older sisters more sociable?
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A total of 44 infants and their older siblings were observed during free play in their homes for two one-hour periods a week apart in a study which compared preschool sibling interaction in separated and married families. Positive social, negative social and imitation behaviors were coded each time they were exhibited by either of the siblings. Results showed that older sisters or same-sex pairs have more interaction. Preschoolers from separated families were also observed to interact more. The results indicate that greater closeness between siblings may have been promoted by negative life experiences.
Publication Name: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9630
Year: 1998
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Effects of age of entry, day-care quality, and family characteristics on preschool behavior
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The hypothesis that the quality of day-care program is the main determinant of risk or benefit of attendance from an early age was tested. The age of entry to day-care and the effect of family variables such as socioeconomic status, stress and life events were also studied. Neither earlier age of entry into day-care nor family stresses were found to have significant contributions preschool angry behavior. A good quality day-care was observed to buffer the negative factors which affects preschool behavior.
Publication Name: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9630
Year: 1997
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