EXAMINING THE FACTORIAL VALIDITY OF THE CHILD BEHAVIOR CHECKLIST 1.5-5 IN MEXICAN MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

The aim of the study was to examine factorial structure CBCL/1.5-5 (Achenbach & Rescorla, 2000) in a sample mothers preschool children aged 3 5 years from Mexico. 491 completed questionnaire an online survey conducted February 23rd April 15th 2022. A confirmatory factor analyzes carried out. seven-factor model reproduced almost entirety, with exception Somatic Complaints factor. second-order bifactorial showed adequate fit, integrating problems into two Broadband scales, Internalized and Externalized problems. results provide preliminary evidence construct validity that support its uses as screening tool for emotional behavioral Mexican children.