For our research in Jamaica, we use the Jamaican Youth Checklist (JYC), a modified version of the CBCL. We are currently in the process of establishing the validity and reliability of this instrument in Jamaica. However, preliminary analyses indicate that the JYC is psychometrically sound. (I'll put up more information about the JYC, as soon as it is available). In addition, we are also in the process of developing measures to obtain young children's reports of their emotional and behavioral problems as well as to assess adult psychopathology. Detailed Information.
For our research with U.S. minorities, we are in the process
of developing valid, culturally sensitive instruments to detect the emotional
and behavioral problems and competencies of African American children and
adolescents. Four measures have been developed: a youth self-report for
ages 11-18, a youth self-report for ages 5-10, a parent report form, and
a teacher report form. Currently, we are in the process of standardizing
these instruments on both clinic-referred and school children in Michigan.
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