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Pediatric Symptom Checklist-35 (PSC-35)

The PSC-35 is a parent-report tool used to assess psychosocial functioning in children. It helps in identifying and quantifying the severity of behavioral and emotional problems.

Overview

The PSC-35 is used to assess psychosocial functioning in children.

TARGET POPULATION

Children

NUMBER OF ITEMS

35

TIME TO COMPLETE

5-10

minutes

FORMAT

Parent-report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-2 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.
Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of behavioral and emotional problems.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.89)
Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating PSC-35 scores with clinical assessments of psychosocial functioning.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Parent-administered.
Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.
Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor psychosocial functioning in children.
Research and References
Jellinek, M. S., Murphy, J. M., Burns, B. J., et al. (1988). The Pediatric Symptom Checklist: Screening school-age children for psychosocial dysfunction. Journal of Pediatrics, 112(2), 201-209.
Related Assessments
PSC-17,
SDQ

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Pediatric Symptom Checklist-35 (PSC-35) FAQS
The PSC-35 is used to assess psychosocial functioning in children.
Each item is scored on a 0-2 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.
It is typically administered by parents.

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