The Reliability and Validity of the Dominic Interactive: A Computerized Child Report Instrument for Mental Health Problems

Kuijpers, Rowella; Otten, Roy; Krol, Nicole P. C. M.; Vermulst, Ad A.; Engels, Rutger C. M. E.

doi:10.1007/s10566-012-9185-7

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“…Pictures, texts, and voices are used to illustrate abstract emotional and behavioral content of mental health problems and to simplify the scenario for children in primary school. Test-retest and internal consistency reliabilities for the Dominic Interactive (and its cross culture derivatives) were excellent (α between 0.60 and 0.90 (Bidaut Russell et al, 1998; Kuijpers et al, 2013; Murphy et al, 2000; Shojaei et al, 2009; Valla et al, 1994, 1997). In this sample, alphas for specific disorders ranged from 0.70 to 0.94.…”

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“…In this sample, alphas for specific disorders ranged from 0.70 to 0.94. Validity of the Dominic Interactive scales is well established (Bergeron et al, 2010; de la Osa et al, 2011; Kuijpers et al, 2013; Valla et al, 2000), including validation in this sample against a clinical instrument (Pez et al, 2011). Probable cases were de termined based on established cut points.…”

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The health consequences of child mental health problems and parenting styles: Unintentional injuries among European schoolchildren

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Süsser²,

Pilowsky³

et al. 2014

Preventive Medicine

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Objective Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death for schoolchildren. We assessed the association between externalizing psychopathology, parenting style, and unintentional injury in European children in the community. Methods Data were drawn from the School Children Mental Health in Europe project and included 4517 schoolchildren across seven diverse European regions. Past year injuries serious enough to seek medical atten tion were reported by mothers. Child mental health problems were assessed using validated measures and re ported by the mothers, teachers, and children. Parenting styles were based on The Parenting Scale and the Parent Behaviors and Attitudes Questionnaire. Results. Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity symptoms and oppositional defant symptoms had a higher risk of injury compared to other children whether based on parent report (OR = 1.47, 95% C.I. 1.2 1.9), teacher report (OR = 1.36, 95% C.I. 1.1 1.7), or parent- and teacher-report combined (OR = 1.53, 95% C.I. 1.1 2.1). Children who self reported oppositional symptoms also had higher risk of injury (OR = 1.6, 95% C.I. 1.1 2.4). Low caring behavior of parents increased the risk of injury (OR = 1.4, 95% C.I. 1.1-1.9). Conclusion Unintentional injury is a potential adverse health consequence of child externalizing problems. Interventions to improve parent child relationships and prevention as well as focused treatment for externaliz ing problems may reduce the burden of injury.

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The health consequences of child mental health problems and parenting styles: Unintentional injuries among European schoolchildren

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Pilowsky³

et al. 2014

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“…Child mental health data was collected from three informants: the child, the parent, and the teacher. Child report was examined using the extensively validated instrument the Dominic Interactive (DI) [ 16 – 19 ]. The DI is self-administered computer-based questionnaire developed for children ages 6–11.…”

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Parental Use of Corporal Punishment in Europe: Intersection between Public Health and Policy

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Studies have linked the use of corporal punishment of children to the development of mental health disorders. Despite the recommendation of international governing bodies for a complete ban of the practice, there is little European data available on the effects of corporal punishment on mental health and the influence of laws banning corporal punishment. Using data from the School Children Mental Health Europe survey, the objective of this cross-sectional study was to examine the prevalence and legal status of corporal punishment across six European countries and to evaluate the association between parental use of corporal punishment and children’s mental health. The study found that odds of having parents who reported using occasional to frequent corporal punishment were 1.7 times higher in countries where its use is legal, controlling for socio-demographic factors. Children with parents who reported using corporal punishment had higher rates of both externalized and internalized mental health disorders.

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“…Probable cases of each disorder are determined based on established cut-points. Test-retest reliability and internal consistency analyses indicated that the DI is reliable with Cronbach alphas ranging from .60 to .90 and test-retests ranging from .44 to .75 for each disorder (Bidaut-Russell, Valla, Thomas, Bergeron, & Lawson, 1998; Kuijpers, Otten, Krol, Vermulst, & Engels, 2013; Shojaei & Valla, 2009). …”

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Maternal Problem Drinking and Child Mental Health

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Hamilton

et al. 2017

Substance Use & Misuse

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Background Offspring of individuals with alcohol use disorders have been shown to have elevated risk for mental health problems. Objectives To examine the association between maternal problem drinking and child mental health as assessed by three informants in three European countries. Methods Data were drawn from the School Child Mental Health in Europe study. Maternal alcohol use was assessed using the alcohol use disorders identification test. Child mental health was assessed using the mother and teacher versions of the strengths and difficulties questionnaire, and the child self-reported Dominic interactive. Analyses were performed on 2,678 individuals, 6–11 year olds. Results Adjusting for variables associated with maternal drinking, among children eight years old or younger, excessive drinking was not significantly associated with mental health problems, whether reported by the mother, teacher or by the child. However, among girls eight years old and above, problem drinking was associated with conduct problems as reported by the mother (OR = 4.19), teacher reported total difficulties (OR = 4.69), and peer relationship problems (OR = 8.86). It was also associated with the presence of any child-reported disorder (OR = 3.88), externalizing (OR = 5.55) and internalizing disorders (OR = 4.42). Conclusions/Importance Adjusting for sociodemographic variables and for psychological distress, maternal problem drinking was not significantly associated with child mental health problems in boys or in girls ages six to eight. The association was only present among girls ages 8–11. Examining relationships between mothers and their daughters in the peripubertal period may be a critical window for the development of effective intervention strategies.

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The Reliability and Validity of the Dominic Interactive: A Computerized Child Report Instrument for Mental Health Problems

Cited by 16 publications

References 40 publications

The health consequences of child mental health problems and parenting styles: Unintentional injuries among European schoolchildren

The health consequences of child mental health problems and parenting styles: Unintentional injuries among European schoolchildren

Parental Use of Corporal Punishment in Europe: Intersection between Public Health and Policy

Maternal Problem Drinking and Child Mental Health

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