Psychometric properties and cross-cultural comparison of the Arabic version of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), Youth Self Report (YSR), and Teacher’s Report Form (TRF) in a sample of Egyptian children

Abstract Background The Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) forms are among the most studied instruments for assessing behavioral, emotional, social, and thought problems in children adolescents worldwide. Although ASEBA have been translated into Arabic, fewer studies investigated their psychometric properties norms Arabic speaking societies than other societies. Methods Revisions were made to Modern Standard (MSA) translations Child Behavior Checklist Ages 6–18 (CBCL/6–18), Teacher’s Report Form (TRF), Youth Self-Report (YSR). Parents 6–18-year-olds who came general pediatric clinic Tanta University Hospital during a 2-year period routine check-ups invited fill out CBCL/6–18 ( N = 595), while 11–18-year-olds YSR 409). TRFs filled by teachers 329). Results Confirmatory factor analyses supported previously reported eight-factor syndrome structure with good moderate cross-informant correlations. mean Total Problem scores qualified established Multicultural Norm Group 2, TRF score group 3. Conclusions identification Groups obtained Egyptian society support use assessment outcome evaluations youth.