The purpose of this study was to provide initial information aboutthe reliability
and validity of the Korean version of the BBRS-2(Burks Behaviors Rating
Scales, Second Edition).Data were collected for 217 children aged 3-5.
K-BBRS-2 consists of a total of 93 questions in 7 factors. The results were as
follows. First, internal consistency of the7 factors ranged from 0.81 to
0.94.Results of the confirmatory factor analysis confirmed that the 7-factor
model presented in the original tool was the most appropriate. Second,
children's maladaptive behavior in Korea based on K-BBRS-2 indicated
evidence of validity with a meaningful correlation with children`s self-esteem
and peer relationships. Third Korean children's maladaptive behavior was not to
have significant difference by age of children. The conclusion was that it is not
necessary to calculate independent norms for age. Also, when considering
gender differences, it was shown that maladaptive behavior appears more in
boys than girls. K-BBRS-2 is expected to be utilized as a suitable tool for
measuring the maladaptive behavior of Korean children. A nationwide
standardized study for Korean children and further research with clinical groups
is needed.