Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Version of the Battelle Developmental Inventory Screening: Children up to Two Years Old

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20435/pssa.v1i1.3002

Keywords:

evaluation studies, validation studies, child development

Abstract

Introduction: The Battelle Developmental Inventory Screening was adapted for Brazil (BDIS-BR), but its psychometric properties have not yet been tested. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric evidence of the BDIS-BR in 282 children under two years of age. Methods: The validity based on the internal structure was verified using Mokken Models, and convergent and concurrent validity were verified through age trends and comparison with the Denver II Test. Results: The BDIS-BR was shown to be a unidimensional measure and the empirical ordering of the items was similar to the original. Regarding convergent and concurrent validity, the results in the BDIS-BR showed a strong positive association with the age of the children (ρ = 0.92; p = 0.001), and high levels of agreement with the Denver II Test (86% to 96%). Conclusion: The BDIS-BR is a child development screening instrument with good psychometric properties and can contribute to the assessment of Brazilian children.

Author Biographies

Karolina Alves de Albuquerque, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES)

Pós-doutorado em Psicologia pela Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Doutora em Psicologia pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES). Docente do Curso de Graduação em Terapia Ocupacional na UFES.

Ana Cristina Barros da Cunha, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

Pós-doutorado pela University of Miami, EUA. Doutorado em Psicologia Social e do Desenvolvimento pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES). Professora titular na Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Docente e pesquisadora de Psicologia Perinatal, do Desenvolvimento e da Parentalidade, no Instituto de Psicologia/Maternidade Escola, UFRJ.

Márcia Leonardi Baldisserotto, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

Doutora em Epidemiologia em Saúde Pública pela Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sérgio Arouca (ENSP), vinculada à Fundação Oswaldo Cruz(FIOCRUZ). Professora adjunta no Instituto de Psicologia da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

Pedro Paulo Pires, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

Doutor em Psicologia pela Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Professor e supervisor clínico pelo Depto. de Psicometria (UFRJ).

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Published

2025-07-07

How to Cite

Albuquerque, K. A. de, Cunha, A. C. B. da, Baldisserotto, M. L., & Pires, P. P. (2025). Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Version of the Battelle Developmental Inventory Screening: Children up to Two Years Old. Revista Psicologia E Saúde, 17, e17143002. https://doi.org/10.20435/pssa.v1i1.3002

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Dossiê: “Avanços e Desafios da Avaliação Psicológica”