Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7251052 | Personality and Individual Differences | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The present study examined the validity and reliability of the parent-report version of Carver and White's BIS/BAS-scales for children, measuring Punishment and Reward Sensitivity (PS and RS). Gender and age differences in PS and RS were explored. Mothers (n = 546, 62% girls, 2-18 years) completed the BIS/BAS parent-version and other instruments assessing PS/RS, personality and psychopathology. Reliability of most (sub-)scales was at least acceptable. The BIS/BAS-scales had meaningful relationships with other instruments assessing PS/RS, personality and psychopathology. There were significant age differences on BIS/BAS-scores, but no significant gender differences. The BIS/BAS parent-version is a valid and reliable parent-report PS/RS instrument for children and adolescents.
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Authors
L. Vervoort, L. Vandeweghe, J. Vandewalle, K. Van Durme, E. Vandevivere, L. Wante, K. McIntosh, S. Verbeken, E. Moens, L. Goossens, C. Braet,