Analysis

The Disruptive Behaviour Disorder Rating Scale (DBDRS) is a diagnostic tool used to assess and identify conduct disorders and disruptive behaviors in children and adolescents. The analysis of the questionnaire involves examining specific items that address various behavioral dimensions, such as aggression, defiance, and oppositionality. The questionnaire is typically completed by parents, teachers, or other adults who have close contact with the child, and it is used to gather information on the frequency and severity of behavioral problems.

Objective

The main objective of the DBDRS is to provide a reliable and valid means of evaluating disruptive behavior in children and adolescents. By using this tool, mental health professionals can identify specific behavior patterns that are indicative of disorders such as Conduct Disorder (CD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The questionnaire also assists in tracking the progress of therapeutic interventions and evaluating their effectiveness.

Scoring

The DBDRS is scored using a scale that measures the frequency of disruptive behaviors. Responses are typically coded using a numerical rating system (e.g., 0 = never, 1 = rarely, 2 = often, 3 = very often), with higher scores indicating greater frequency or severity of the behavior. The total score can be used to determine whether a child meets diagnostic criteria for specific disorders. In particular, scores on different subscales of the questionnaire can help differentiate between various types of behavioral disorders.

Bibliography

Bzhalava, V., & Inasaridze, K. (2017). Disruptive Behavior Disorder (DBD) Rating Scale for Georgian Population. arXiv preprint arXiv:1702.03409.