ERIC Number: EJ1417083
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0734-2829
EISSN: EISSN-1557-5144
Construction and Validation of a Chinese Translation of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment, Second Edition (DECA-P2)
Angela F. Y. Siu; Chrysa P. C. Keung; Alastair H. K. To
Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, v42 n2 p248-255 2024
This study analyzed the psychometric properties of a Chinese version of the teacher-reported Devereux Early Childhood Assessment, Second Edition (DECA-P2) using a sample of 246 children aged between 2 and 6 years old. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to examine its construct validity. Reliability was evaluated based on the internal consistency of the scale items, as well as discriminant and convergent validities were assessed using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. The findings provide emerging evidence of a four-factor structure (i.e., attachment, initiative, self-regulation, and behavioral concern) and support the use of this Chinese DECA-P2 as a screening instrument to identify social-emotional strengths and behavioral problems among Chinese preschool children. The limitations of this study and its implications concerning the dimensionality of the Chinese DECA-P2 for future research are discussed.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Measures (Individuals), Behavior Rating Scales, Preschool Children, Psychometrics, Factor Analysis, Factor Structure, Behavior Problems, Child Behavior, Questionnaires, Screening Tests, Chinese, Construct Validity, Test Reliability
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Hong Kong
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
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