Psychometric properties of the strengths and difficulties questionnaire in a sample of Turkish children

Abstract

Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a frequently used, brief questionnaire designed to evaluate the emotional and behavioral problems of children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the parent and teacher forms of the SDQ in a Turkish sample. According to the factor analysis, the Turkish version of the SDQ contained four factors, instead of five as in the original questionnaire. In general, the Turkish version of the SDQ showed reliable and valid results to evaluate the emotional and behavioral problems of children. Results will be discussed from a cultural perspective.