The Psychometric Properties of the ASEBA Brief Problem Monitor as Compared to the Adult Self-report in the Context of the Preschool Child Behaviour Checklist

This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Brief Problem Monitor (BPM), an abbreviated version of the Adult Self-Report (ASR) in the Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA). Limited psychometric data exist on the BPM, including only two studies beyond the standardization sample. I assessed the distributional features, reliability, and validity of the BPM as compared to the ASR in the context of the Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL) in a community sample of mothers and toddlers. The objective was to inform users on the psychometric cost of using the BPM as a substitute for the ASR. Findings demonstrated various psychometric disadvantages to using the BPM in research and clinical contexts. Users must be aware of the implications of selecting the BPM as a measure, alongside conditions where it is appropriate for usage. Results are relevant to research on the intergenerational transmission of psychopathology and general assessment of adult psychopathology.