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A BiFactor Model of the Zuckerman-Kuhlman-Aluja Personality Questionnaire (ZKA-PQ)
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resulting in improved outcomes and reduced service utilization later in life. International initiatives have begun to address the need for an integrated assessment system and service planning regarding the developmental and mental health needs of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. In collaboration with a panel of international experts, the interRAI 0-3, a multifaceted assessment instrument was developed to address the individual differences and clinical needs of children and their families. The interRAI 0-3 integrates assessment domains such as family, attachment, child temperament, emotion regulation, behaviour, and resilience to screen and identify high-risk young children. Collaborative Action Plans (CAPs) are integrated into the assessment system based on trigger algorithms to facilitate evidence-informed care planning to support individualized care. This instrument completes the child and youth assessment suite developed by interRAI, an international not-forprofit consortium of researchers across 35 countries. interRAI supports a responsive, coordinated approach to care that allows for early identification of mental health problems, improved service planning, resource allocation and application of best practice initiatives to support individualized care. It also improves early identification of mental health problems to enhance international service system initiatives, with implications for health care, social services and education.
Mental Health (ChYMH) assessment, the present study examines the predictive validity of the interRAI ChYMH internalizing subscale which incorporates signs and symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal. A sample of 2092 cases (1407 male, 2 unspecified) of Canadian children and youth aged 4 to 19 years old (M = 12.10, SD = 3.48) were assessed using the new interRAI ChYMH assessment tool across 8 mental health agencies in the province of Ontario. Additionally, 52 children and youth were also assessed using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI) and the Youth Beck Depression Inventory (YBDI). Results indicated that the interRAI internalizing scale was strongly associated with specific diagnoses (e.g. anxiety, depression). Additionally, the interRAI internalizing subscale demonstrated strong convergent and discriminant validity with the Broadband Internalizing subscale on the Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL), and related subscales on the Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI), and the Youth Beck Depression Inventory (YBDI). Results demonstrate support for the reliability and validity of the ChYMH internalizing subscale (mean inter-item correlation = .40). Results and clinical implications are further discussed.
doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.05.312 doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.05.310
Validation of the interRAI Risk of School Disruption Scale: A Measurement of School Disengagement and Disruption S.L. Stewart, J. Klassen, G.C. Tohvner School disruption is associated with short and long-term detriments including internalizing disorders (Liu, Chen, & Lewis, 2011), substance use disorders, antisocial behaviours (Hemphala & Hodgins, 2014), and limited employment and financial prospects (Strom & Boster, 2007). Few scales examine individual differences related to school disruption (Veiga, 2011). This research examines the validity of the Risk of School Disruption Scale (RSD) from the interRAI Child and Youth Mental Health instrument (ChYMH; Stewart, et al., in press), a newly developed comprehensive individual needs assessment. A sample of 710 clients (418 years old) was assessed across eight mental health service sites within Ontario, Canada. The psychometric properties of the instrument were evaluated in relation to school, emotional, and behavioural outcomes. The RSD was positively related to aggressive and disruptive behaviours, risk of harm to others, and the depressive severity index, suggesting that school disruption is associated with significant psychiatric problems. Additionally, findings from a sub-sample of 99 children indicated that the RSD was significantly related to academic and school problems across multiple standardized measures (e.g., Child and Family Assessment System; Child Behaviour Checklist). With good internal consistency and strong construct validity across multiple measures, the RSD is a useful measure for assessing individual differences with respect to both comprehensive assessment of school risk and care planning.
doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.05.311
The validation of the interRAI ChYMH Internalizing Subscale in Canadian Children and Youth S.L. Stewart, G.C. Tohver, J. Klassen Internalizing disorders are a major mental health problem in childhood. As part of the validation of the InterRAI’s Child and Youth
A BiFactor Model of the Zuckerman-Kuhlman-Aluja Personality Questionnaire (ZKA-PQ) A.W. Stivers, A. Aluja, M. Zuckerman, D.M. Kuhlman The Zuckerman-Kuhlman-Aluja Personality Questionnaire (ZKA-PQ) is an instrument used to measure the Alternative Five Factor Model (AFFM) composed of the core personality traits of Activity, Aggression, Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Sensation Seeking (Aluja, Kuhlman, & Zuckerman, 2010). Each of the 5 factors is composed of 4 lower level facets designed to measure individual differences with a higher degree of specificity. Based on the hierarchical structure of the ZKA-PQ, we hypothesized that a bifactor approach would provide the best model fit. The bifactor model allows researchers the ability to simultaneously measure both the commonality of facets that are part of the same general factor and also the unique variance explained by each facet above and beyond the general factor (Chen et al., 2012). As expected, the bifactor approach was observed to provide a superior model fit when compared to 3 different nested models (individual score approach, total score approach, and second-order factor approach. The bifactor approach offers several advantages over the other approaches that will be discussed as an impetus for future research. Gender and age differences in the ZKA-PQ factors and facets will also be presented.
doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.05.313
Not restricted by their personality: Balanced Time Perspective moderates well-established relationships between personality traits and well-being M. Stolarski Links between two major personality traits – extraversion and neuroticism – and subjective well-being (SWB) are well-confirmed. Prior research has also shown that SWB is significantly related to the likelihood of adopting a Balanced Time Perspective (BTP). The present paper aims to determine whether BTP moderates relationships between personality and SWB. Results of the study show that 1) BTP
Abstracts
resulting in improved outcomes and reduced service utilization later in life. International initiatives have begun to address the need for an integrated assessment system and service planning regarding the developmental and mental health needs of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. In collaboration with a panel of international experts, the interRAI 0-3, a multifaceted assessment instrument was developed to address the individual differences and clinical needs of children and their families. The interRAI 0-3 integrates assessment domains such as family, attachment, child temperament, emotion regulation, behaviour, and resilience to screen and identify high-risk young children. Collaborative Action Plans (CAPs) are integrated into the assessment system based on trigger algorithms to facilitate evidence-informed care planning to support individualized care. This instrument completes the child and youth assessment suite developed by interRAI, an international not-forprofit consortium of researchers across 35 countries. interRAI supports a responsive, coordinated approach to care that allows for early identification of mental health problems, improved service planning, resource allocation and application of best practice initiatives to support individualized care. It also improves early identification of mental health problems to enhance international service system initiatives, with implications for health care, social services and education.
Mental Health (ChYMH) assessment, the present study examines the predictive validity of the interRAI ChYMH internalizing subscale which incorporates signs and symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal. A sample of 2092 cases (1407 male, 2 unspecified) of Canadian children and youth aged 4 to 19 years old (M = 12.10, SD = 3.48) were assessed using the new interRAI ChYMH assessment tool across 8 mental health agencies in the province of Ontario. Additionally, 52 children and youth were also assessed using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI) and the Youth Beck Depression Inventory (YBDI). Results indicated that the interRAI internalizing scale was strongly associated with specific diagnoses (e.g. anxiety, depression). Additionally, the interRAI internalizing subscale demonstrated strong convergent and discriminant validity with the Broadband Internalizing subscale on the Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL), and related subscales on the Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI), and the Youth Beck Depression Inventory (YBDI). Results demonstrate support for the reliability and validity of the ChYMH internalizing subscale (mean inter-item correlation = .40). Results and clinical implications are further discussed.
doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.05.312 doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.05.310
Validation of the interRAI Risk of School Disruption Scale: A Measurement of School Disengagement and Disruption S.L. Stewart, J. Klassen, G.C. Tohvner School disruption is associated with short and long-term detriments including internalizing disorders (Liu, Chen, & Lewis, 2011), substance use disorders, antisocial behaviours (Hemphala & Hodgins, 2014), and limited employment and financial prospects (Strom & Boster, 2007). Few scales examine individual differences related to school disruption (Veiga, 2011). This research examines the validity of the Risk of School Disruption Scale (RSD) from the interRAI Child and Youth Mental Health instrument (ChYMH; Stewart, et al., in press), a newly developed comprehensive individual needs assessment. A sample of 710 clients (418 years old) was assessed across eight mental health service sites within Ontario, Canada. The psychometric properties of the instrument were evaluated in relation to school, emotional, and behavioural outcomes. The RSD was positively related to aggressive and disruptive behaviours, risk of harm to others, and the depressive severity index, suggesting that school disruption is associated with significant psychiatric problems. Additionally, findings from a sub-sample of 99 children indicated that the RSD was significantly related to academic and school problems across multiple standardized measures (e.g., Child and Family Assessment System; Child Behaviour Checklist). With good internal consistency and strong construct validity across multiple measures, the RSD is a useful measure for assessing individual differences with respect to both comprehensive assessment of school risk and care planning.
doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.05.311
The validation of the interRAI ChYMH Internalizing Subscale in Canadian Children and Youth S.L. Stewart, G.C. Tohver, J. Klassen Internalizing disorders are a major mental health problem in childhood. As part of the validation of the InterRAI’s Child and Youth
A BiFactor Model of the Zuckerman-Kuhlman-Aluja Personality Questionnaire (ZKA-PQ) A.W. Stivers, A. Aluja, M. Zuckerman, D.M. Kuhlman The Zuckerman-Kuhlman-Aluja Personality Questionnaire (ZKA-PQ) is an instrument used to measure the Alternative Five Factor Model (AFFM) composed of the core personality traits of Activity, Aggression, Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Sensation Seeking (Aluja, Kuhlman, & Zuckerman, 2010). Each of the 5 factors is composed of 4 lower level facets designed to measure individual differences with a higher degree of specificity. Based on the hierarchical structure of the ZKA-PQ, we hypothesized that a bifactor approach would provide the best model fit. The bifactor model allows researchers the ability to simultaneously measure both the commonality of facets that are part of the same general factor and also the unique variance explained by each facet above and beyond the general factor (Chen et al., 2012). As expected, the bifactor approach was observed to provide a superior model fit when compared to 3 different nested models (individual score approach, total score approach, and second-order factor approach. The bifactor approach offers several advantages over the other approaches that will be discussed as an impetus for future research. Gender and age differences in the ZKA-PQ factors and facets will also be presented.
doi:10.1016/j.paid.2016.05.313
Not restricted by their personality: Balanced Time Perspective moderates well-established relationships between personality traits and well-being M. Stolarski Links between two major personality traits – extraversion and neuroticism – and subjective well-being (SWB) are well-confirmed. Prior research has also shown that SWB is significantly related to the likelihood of adopting a Balanced Time Perspective (BTP). The present paper aims to determine whether BTP moderates relationships between personality and SWB. Results of the study show that 1) BTP