Psychometric Properties of the Adapted Jordanian Version of the Behavioral Assessment System for Children (BASC)

Abstract

This study aims at examining the psychometric properties of
the adapted Jordanian version of the Behavioral Assessment System
for Children (BASC). A sample of 739 students (4th, 5th, 6th and 7th
grades), with ages between 9 to 11 years was selected from 17 schools
in Amman. Statistical analysis of the data showed that the inventory
items correlated medium to high with its relevant dimensions, and the
goodness of fitness indices conformed to the original version.
Furthermore, internal consistency reliability ranged from 0.65-0.89,
and test-retest reliability indices ranged from 0.70-0.87. The inventory
also had discriminated between students who were referred to
counselors and those who were not. Standardized T scores were
derived for the inventory subscales to give better interpretation and
allow for plotting student's profile.