Interparental Conflict and Adolescent Behavioral Problems, and Adolescent Competence: Convergent and Discriminant Validity

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2004

Keywords

cross-informant ratings, conflict, behavior problems, competence

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1177/0013164403258462

Abstract

To address the lack of studies examining the convergent and discriminant validity of cross-informant ratings, several statistical approaches were used in this study to evaluate the convergent and discriminant validity for ratings of interparental conflict, adolescent behavioral problems, and adolescent competence. A total of 272 adolescent-motherfather triads completed measures assessing interparental conflict, adolescent behavioral problems, and adolescent competence. The validity of these measures appeared questionnable when relationships were examined using Campbell and Fiske’s criteria and confirmatory factor analysis, respectively. In contrast, analyses demonstrated adequate fit of cross-informant ratings in a correlated uniqueness model, supporting convergent and discriminant validity. Overall, results suggested that informant effects should be analyzed when examining interparental conflict and adolescent adjustment. These findings emphasize the importance of considering the measurement issues of cross-informant ratings when examining interparental conflict, adolescent behavioral problems, and adolescent competence.

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Citation / Publisher Attribution

Educational and Psychological Measurement, v. 64, issue 3, p. 475-495

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