U.S.
Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
National Institute of Justice
ICPSR 13679
Project on Human Development in
Chicago Neighborhoods (PHDCN):
Child Behavior Checklist, Wave 3,
2000-2002
Felton J. Earls
Harvard Medical School
Jeanne Brooks-Gunn
Scientific Director. Columbia University.
Teacher's College. Center for the Study of
Children and Families
Stephen W. Raudenbush
Scientific Director. University of Michigan.
School of Education, and Survey Research
Center
Robert J. Sampson
Scientific Director. Harvard University.
Department of Sociology
Instrument for ICPSR 13679
National Institute of Justice
Data Resources Program
P.O. Box 1248
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
www.icpsr.umich.edu
Reduced Child Behavior Checklist
I am going to read a list of items that describe behavior problems that many children have. Please tell me whether
each statement has been (2) OFTEN true, (1) SOMETIMES true, or (0) NOT true of ***** during the past 6 months,
since . . . [refer to Timeline]. The first statement is: Argues a lot. Has that been OFTEN true, SOMETIMES true,
or NOT true of ***** in the uast six months?
Argues a lot
I2 I
Often true. ................................................... .2
Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true ........................................................ 0
Cant concentrate, cant pay attention for long
Often true. ................................................... .2
Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Cant get hidher mind off certain thoughts; has obsessions
Often true ..................................................... 2
Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true ....................................................... .O
Cant sit still, is restless, or hyperactive
Often true ..................................................... 2
Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true.. ..................................................... .O
Clings to adults or is too dependent
Often true ..................................................... 2
Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true.. ..................................................... .O
Complains of loneliness
Often true .................................................... .2
Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true.. ..................................................... .O
Confused or seems to be in a fog
Often true ..................................................... 2
Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true.. ..................................................... .O
Cries a lot
Often true ..................................................... 2
Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true.. ..................................................... .O
8A
Hurts animals or is physically cruel to them
Often true.. .................................................. .2
Sometimes true ............................................ 1
Not true ....................................................... .O
5,95=DU
6,96=REF
7,97=NAP
25
8,98=DK
9,99=NA
Cruelty. bullying. or meanness to others
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true............................................................
2
1
0
11
Demands a lot of attention
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
12
Destsoys things belonging to hidher family or others
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
13
Disobedient at home
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
14
Disobedient at school
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
15
Doesnt eat well
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
16
Doesnt get along with other kids
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
19
Feels he/she has to be perfect
Often true ................
Sometimes true ........
Not true ...................
5.95=DU
6. 96=REF
7. 97=NAP
26
8. 98=DK
.........2
.........1
.........0
9. 99=NA
OFTEN true (2). SOMETIMES true (1). or NOT true (0) of ***** in the past six months?
20
Feels or complains that no one loves him/her
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
21
Feels others are out to get h i d h e r
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
22
Feels worthless or inferior
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
25
Is impulsive or acts without thinking
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
26
Would rather be alone than with others
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
29
Has nightmares
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
5. 95=DU
6. 96=REF
7. 97=NAP
27
8. 98=DK
9. 99=NA
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true.. ..............................................
................................
................................
or anxious
32
Feels dizzy
Often true .........................
Sometimes true ................
Not true ............................
33
Feels too guilty
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
34
Overeats
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
35
Is overtired
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
36A
Has physical problems without a known medical cause,
like...
Aches or pains, not including headaches
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
36C
...Nausea, feels sick
36D
...Problems with eyes
36E
...Rashes or other skin problems
5,95=DU
6,96=REF
.....2
..... 1
.....0
Often true ....................................................
Sometimes true ...........................................
Not true .......................................................
Sometimes true
................................ 2
................................ 1
................................ 0
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
7,97=NAP
28
8,98=DK
9,99=NA
2
1
0
OFTEN true (2). SOMETIMES true (1). or NOT true (0) of ***** in the past six months?
36F
Stomach aches or cramps
I I
...Vomiting. throwingup
36G
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
2
1
37
Poor school work
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
38
Prefers being with older kids
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
40
Runs away from home
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
41
Screams a lot
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
42
Is secretive. keeps things to self
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
43
Self-conscious or easily embarrassed
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
44
Sets fires
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
5. 95=DU
6. 96=REF
7. 97=NAP
29
8. 98=DK
9. 99=NA
I I
46
Sleeps less than most kids
47
Sleeps more than most kids during day andor night
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
2
1
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
49
Stubborn. sullen. or irritable
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
50
Sudden changes in mood or feelings
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
51
Sulks a lot
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
52
Suspicious
53
Swears or uses obscene language
54
55
2
1
0
Sometimes true
2
1
0
Teases others a lot
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
Has temper tantrums or a hot temper
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
5. 95=DU
6. 96=REF
7. 97=NAP
8. 98=DK
9. 99=NA
OFTEN true (2). SOMETIMES true (1). or NOT true (0) of ***** in the past six months?
56
Threatens people
I I
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
2
1
57
Truant. skips school
58
Underactive. slow moving. or lacks energy
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
59
Unhappy. sad. or depressed
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
60
Withdrawn. doesnt get involved with others
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
61
Worries
Often true .........................................................
Sometimes true ................................................
Not true ............................................................
2
1
0
Cohort 12
AIL others
Go To Mental Health Services. p 78
Continue
IN V.l BOX ABOVE INDICATES SKIP TO PRIMARY AND FEMALE
CAREGIVER SECTION .
5. 95=DU
6. 96=REF
7. 97=NAP
31
8. 98=DK
9. 99=NA
