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Table 1 Parameter estimates from the results of confirmatory factor analyses of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) five-dimensional model

From: The factor structure of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in Greek adolescents

 

Prosocial

Hyperactivity

Emotional

Conduct problems

Peer problems

I try to be nice to other people. I care about their feelings.

0.58

    

I usually share with others (food, games, pens and so on).

0.43

    

I am helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill.

0.64

    

I am kind to younger children.

0.48

    

I often volunteer to help others (parents, teachers, and/or children).

0.66

    

I am restless; I cannot stay still for long.

 

0.46

   

I am constantly fidgeting or squirming.

 

0.55

   

I am easily distracted; I find it difficult to concentrate.

 

0.51

   

I think before I do things.

-0.23

0.25

   

I finish the work I am doing. My attention is good.

 

0.44

   

I get a lot of headaches, stomach aches or sickness.

  

0.41

  

I worry a lot.

  

0.59

  

I am often unhappy, downhearted or tearful.

  

0.65

  

I am nervous in new situations. I easily lose confidence.

  

0.46

  

I have many fears, I am easily scared.

  

0.51

  

I get very angry and often lose my temper.

   

0.64

 

I usually do as I am told.

  

-0.25

0.19

 

I fight a lot. I can make other people do what I want.

   

0.44

 

I am often accused of lying or cheating.

   

0.58

 

I take things that are not mine from home, school or elsewhere.

   

0.49

 

I am usually on my own. I generally play alone or keep to myself.

    

0.53

I have one good friend or more.

    

0.42

Other people my age generally like me.

    

0.43

Other children or young people pick on me or bully me.

    

0.46

I get on better with adults

    

0.41