J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.  2006 Jan;45(1):57-63.

Factor Structure of Korean Version of Fear Survey Schedule for Children

• Cho H
• Kim JH
• Yang JW
• Hong S
• Jung YS

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this study is to assess the psychometric properties and to investigate factor structure of the Korean version of Fear Survey Schedule for Children (FSSC-K).
METHODS
397 male and 366 female students in elementary, middle, and high school completed the FSSC-K, a anxiety scale, and a self-esteem scale to assess psychometric properties. 403 male and 175 female outpatients completed FSSC-K for confirmatory factor analysis.
RESULTS
First, psychometric properties of the FSSC-K compared favorably with that of the FSSC-R. Second, students in elementary school were significantly higher in total score of the FSSC-K than in high school and females significantly higher than males. Third, a seven-factor solution provided the best conceptual fit for responding on the FSSC-K. Fourth, seven-factor model was most appropriate in result of confirmatory factor analysis in clinic-referred sample.
CONCLUSION
It is suggested that the FSSC-K have a good reliability and validity and seven-factor model was most appropriate in Korean children and adolescents.

Keyword

Child; Fear; Fear survey schedule

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Anxiety
Appointments and Schedules*
Child*
Female
Humans
Male
Outpatients
Psychometrics
Reproducibility of Results