Child Behavior Checklist for Ages 6-18 ( CBCL/6-18 )
Overview
Acronym:
CBCL-6-18 Author Contact:
ASEBA
1 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT 05401-3456
Phone: (802) 264-6432
Fax: (802) 264-6433
Citation:
Achenbach, T.M., & Rescorla, L.A. (2001). Manual for the ASEBA School-Age Forms & Profiles. Burlington, VT: University of Vermont, Research Center for Children, Youth, & Families.
To Obtain:
ASEBA, 1 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05401-3456
Tel: (802) 264-6432
Fax: (802) 264-6433
Email:
Thomas.Achenbach@uvm.edu
Cost:
$0.50
Copyright:
Yes Description:
The 2001 Child Behavior Checklist for Ages 6-18 (CBCL/6-18) is a standardized measure based on new national norms that were collected February 1999-January 2000. The CBCL is to be completed by the parent/caretaker who spends the most time with the child.
The CBCL/6-18 provides ratings for 20 competence and 120 problem items paralleling the Youth Self-Report (YSR) and the Teacher's Report Form (TRF).
The CBCL/6-18 includes open-ended items covering physical problems, concerns, and strengths. Parents rate how true each item is now, or was within the past 6 months, using the same 3-point scale utilized on the YSR and TRF.
The CBCL/6-18 yields scores on internalizing, externalizing, and total problems as well as scores on DSM-IV related scales. It is one of the most widely used outcome measures.
Domains Assessed:
Externalizing Symptoms (child)
General symptomatology (child)
Internalizing (child)
Mood and Anxiety Symptoms (child)
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Age Range:
6-18 Years
Measure Type:
General Assessment
Number of Items:
120 Measure Format:
Questionnaire
Time to Complete:
15
Reporter:
Parent/Caregiver
Score Time:
10
Education Level:
5
Periodicity:
6 months. Intervals can be shortened, see manual for instructions. Response Format:
1. 3-point Likert-type scale: 0=Not true, 1=Somewhat or Sometimes true, 2=Very true or Often true
2. Fill in the blank.
Materials Needed:
Paper and pencil
Materials Notes:
The ASEBA CBCL/6-18 forms and manual are needed.
Sample Items:
| Domain | Scales | Sample |
| Social Functioning | Activities | Please list your child's favorite hobbies, activities, and games, other than sports. |
| Mood and Anxiety Symptoms (child) | Anxious/Depressed | Cries a lot. |
| Externalizing Symptoms | Rule-Breaking Behavior | Doesn't seem to feel guilty after misbehaving. |
| Trauma History | Exposure to traumatic events | Not available |
| PTSD symptoms | Reexperiencing | Not available |
Information Provided:
Areas of concern/risks
Clinician friendly output
Continuous assessment
Diagnostic info DSM IV
Dichotomous assessment
Graphs
Percentiles
Raw Scores
Standard scores
Strengths
Written feedback from a computer program
Training
Training to Administrator:
Not Available
Training to Interpret:
Not Available
Training Notes:
1. Training to Administer: The form should be completed independently. Interviewers can read and fill in items for respondents who cannot complete the forms on their own.2. Training to Interpret: Graduate training in standardized assessment of at least the master's-degree level, or two years of residency in pediatrics, psychiatry, or family practice is required, in addition to a thorough knowledge of the relevant manuals and documentation.
Psychometrics
Psychometric Norm Notes:
For the 2001 CBCL/6-18, of 2,181 children initially eligible, 2,029 parents completed the CBCL (93.0%). TRFs & YSRs were administered as well. From this sample, children who did not receive mental health, substance abuse, or major special education services within the previous 12 months were retained. This left a non-referred total sample of 1,753 children from 40 states.
Two age groups were constructed (6-11) and (12-18), and genders were separated.
The normative sample consisted of the following demographic characteristics: 44% boys and 56% girls; 33% upper-class, 51% middle class, 16% lower class; 60% non-Latino White, 20% African American, 9% Latino, 12% mixed or other; 17% Northeast, 19% Midwest, 40% South, and 23% West. Respondents consisted of 72% mothers, 23% fathers, and 5% other (Achenbach & Rescorla, 2001).
Clinical Cutoffs:
T-Scores: 65-69 (Borderline), 70+ (Clinical), no T-score >100 or <50 are generated for narrow band scales. T scores as low as 26 are generated for Total Problems and as low as 10 for Total Competence.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
1. Well researched and widely used.
2. Newly revised measure.
3. DSM-IV oriented.
4. Provides information on strengths of the child.
5. Inexpensive to administer and score.
6. Computer-generated reports are available with clinician-friendly feedback.
7. Parallel forms are available.
8. A computer utility called "A2S" is available from ASEBA to easily export data to SPSS.
Cons:
1. Can be a time consuming measure to complete.
2. Potential for self-report bias.
3. No assessment of profile validity.
4. Spanish speakers sometimes report having problems understanding the measure.
Author Comments
Author Comments:
No comments from author after review.
Citation for Review:
Maiken Thorvaldsen, B.A.
Editor of Review:
Nicole Taylor, Ph.D., Robyn Igelman, M.A., Madhur Kulkarni, M.S., Chandra Ghosh Ippen, Ph.D.
Last Updated:
Tue, 05/31/2005
PDF Available:
Yes
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