Re: measurement advice

["Leona Bull" <l.bull@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The short version of the General Health Questionnaire by Goldberg measures
anxiety and depression symptoms and can be administered within a minute or
so.  I have used this measure in interview-type research in the past with
no problems. Good luck!


> Hello.
>
> I'm seeking measurement advice for a research study involving in-person
> surveys of parents with young children living in an economically stressed
> neighborhood.  Interviewers will read the questions to respondents and
> record their answers.
>
> 1.  Does anyone know of a relatively brief general stress measure?  (I am
> not in need of a stress measure specific to the parenting role, nor am I
> in
> need of a major life events checklist).
>
> 2.  Is anyone aware of an infant temperament measure that is relatively
> brief (e.g., less than 40 items) that can be used with infants < 6 months
> of age? (Or, should temperament not be measured that young)?
>
> 3.  Is there an existing screening measure for borderline personality
> disorder?
>
> 4.  Finally, I am looking for a good nutritional screen for older infants
> and toddlers.  E.g., is there a validated measure for asking about less
> healthy snacks and eating habits?
>
> I hope I'm not being too greedy asking for input on all of the
> above!  Advice on any or all of the above measures would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Kristi Slack
>