Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the internal validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Parent Rating Scale-Child form of the Behavior Assessment System for Children-2(BASC-2, PRS-C). The 139-items in the PRS-C, BASC-2 were translated into Korean and were back-transited before tested in a pilot study. Based on the results from the pilot study and the suggestions from a team of clinicians, teachers, psychology and curriculum professors, and graduate students, the final Korean version was completed and was administered to a total of 1180 mothers with children aged from 6 to 11 years old. Results from the Covariance Structure Analysis, Principal-Axis Facor Analysis and the Cronbach' α's indicated that the Korean version of the BASC-2, PRS-C had good overall internal validity and reliability with both the clinical and adjustment scales as well as the composite scales measuring the constructs intended. These findings warrant follow up studies with clinical sample. A close investigation into possible cultural differences in assessing child internalized behavior problems was proposed. Suggestions for future studies in developing the Korean version of the BASC-2, PRS-C followed.