Informant Variability in the Assessment of Childhood Depression

Abstract

examine issues related to informant variability in the assessment of depression [in children]; primary focus will be on the relation of parent and child agreement in assessment; other informants (e.g., teachers, peers) . . . will be mentioned... highlights the literature on informant variability; discusses the factors that contribute to such variability and the validity of assessments obtained from alternative sources; implications of the findings on informant variability for conceptualization of childhood dysfunction, research, and clinical practice with children are also examined (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2000 APA, all rights reserved)