Abstract
The aim of this study was to provide preliminary findings on the cross-cultural validation and reliability of the Brief Child
Abuse Potential Inventory (BCAP) developed by Ondersma et al. (Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2005). A community sample of 324 parents was recruited through schools from a range of socioeconomic areas in a large UK city.
The BCAP appears to be a reliable instrument that is easy to use and shows promise as a brief screening tool for parental
child abuse potential within the UK. Modifications are suggested to the validity scales and the conceptual structure based
on this sample, however, detailed testing of the utility of this scale for clinical practice outside the US should be pursued.
Abuse Potential Inventory (BCAP) developed by Ondersma et al. (Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2005). A community sample of 324 parents was recruited through schools from a range of socioeconomic areas in a large UK city.
The BCAP appears to be a reliable instrument that is easy to use and shows promise as a brief screening tool for parental
child abuse potential within the UK. Modifications are suggested to the validity scales and the conceptual structure based
on this sample, however, detailed testing of the utility of this scale for clinical practice outside the US should be pursued.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- Pages 1-9
- DOI 10.1007/s10896-012-9458-9
- Authors
- Clare A. Walker, Clinical Psychology Unit, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, England, UK
- Jason Davies, Clinical Psychology Unit, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, England, UK
- Journal Journal of Family Violence
- Online ISSN 1573-2851
- Print ISSN 0885-7482