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Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), developed by Robert Goodman in 1997 and validated by 2001, is a brief 25-item behavioral screening instrument for children aged 2–17 years. Available in parent, teacher, and youth self-report versions, it assesses both emotional/behavioral difficulties and personal strengths, making it unique among screening tools. It is widely used in community, clinical, and research settings for rapid screening and population surveillance.
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- Goodman, R. (2001). Psychometric properties of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 40(11), 1337-1345. DOI: 10.1097/00004583-200111000-00015 ↗
- Stone, L. L., Otten, R., Engels, R. C., et al. (2010). Psychometric properties of the parent and teacher versions of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for 4- to 12-year-olds. Clinical Child & Family Psychology Review, 13(3), 254-274. DOI: 10.1007/s10567-010-0071-4 ↗