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Assessing Callous-Unemotional Traits In Adolescents: Determining Cutoff Scores for the Inventory of Callous and Unemotional Traits
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May 16 2016
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Source: J Clin Psychol. 73(3):257-278
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Alternative Title:J Clin Psychol
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Description:Objective:
This study aims to establish a cut score for the Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits, a well-validated measure of callous-unemotional (CU) traits in youth for which there is currently no cutoff score.
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We analyzed data on 634 adolescents from high schools (n = 343) and juvenile detention centers (n = 291). Participants, their parents and guardians, and their teachers and staff members reported on participants’ CU traits and aggressive/violent behavior.
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All three reports of CU traits as well as intersource composites were associated with aggression, violence, and detained status. Parent report was a better indicator compared to self-reports and teacher reports. Appropriate cut scores based on each report and composite were determined.
Conclusion:
We recommend that information from all available informants should be used whenever possible, but when only one informant report is feasible, parent reports are preferable.
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Pubmed ID:27196809
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC7219563
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Volume:73
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Issue:3
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