Publications [#271103] of Melanie J. Bonner

Journal Articles

1. Helton, S; Corwyn, RF; Bonner, MJ; Brown, RT; Mulhern, RK (2006). Factor analysis and teacher rating scales in childhood cancer survivors. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 31(2), 200-208. [doi]
   (last updated on 2024/04/24)

   Abstract:
   Objective: To examine the factor structure of the Conners Parent Rating Scale - Revised: Short Form (CPRS-R:S) and the Conners Teacher Rating Scale - Revised: Short Form (CTRS-R:S) in children who are long-term survivors of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) or brain tumors (BT)and who have received central nervous system directed treatment. Method: Parents and teachers of 150 long-term survivors completed the CPRS-R:S or CTRS-R:S as part of a screening battery. The data were submitted to a maximum likelihood confirmatory factor analysis to test the construct validity of the scales and the forms were compared. The CPRS-R:S was also compared to selected subscales of the Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) for further validation. Results: The analyses demonstrated an adequate fit of the original three-factor structure of the CTRS-R:S [oppositional, cognitive problems/inattention, hyperactivity]. The analyses of the CPRS-R:S suggested a less adequate fit of the original three-factor structure but principal components factor analysis yielded a three-factor solution with factors similar to those of Conners' original factor structure. Significant correlations were found between the CPRS-R:S and the selected subscales of the CBCL. Conclusions: These findings support the similar construct validity of the original CTRS-R:S and CPRS-R:S. Although significantly correlated, the CPRS-R:S and CTRS-R:S are not interchangeable in the assessment of survivors of childhood cancer. © The Author 2005. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society of Pediatric Psychology. All rights reserved.