Description
The Conduct Problems measure evaluates whether a child has ever engaged in behaviors that are socially disruptive or may result in disciplinary or legal consequences. It includes items that ask caregivers about a range of behaviors such as stealing, lying for personal gain, fighting, damaging property, running away, and involvement with law enforcement. Each question is answered with a Yes or No, with follow-up items for certain behaviors to clarify context (e.g., whether a child initiated a fight or was arrested).The purpose of this measure is to identify the presence and scope of conduct-related concerns that may affect a child’s well-being, safety, or relationships. There is a youth self-report version of this measure and a caregiver report on child version. Responses are summed to generate a total score, with higher scores reflecting a greater number of reported conduct issues. This information can guide referrals to behavioral health services, inform case planning, or monitor changes over time. A youth self-report version and a caregiver-report version of this measure are both available.
AI/AN Communities where the measure has been used
Communities in the northern Midwestern United States and Canada
Demographics of AI/AN participants where the scale has been used
Adult caregivers with children and youth aged 10-18
Notes on adaptations or modifications
N/A
Modality and administration
Scoring
All items use a Yes/No response format, with an additional “Don’t Know/Refuse to Answer” option. Responses indicating “No” are coded as 0, and “Yes” are coded as 1. Item scores are summed to produce a total score, with higher scores indicating more reported conduct-related concerns. “Don’t Know/Refuse to Answer” responses are treated as missing in the scoring process.
Psychometric evidence
Not available
Citation(s)
Internally developed
