Validity evidence of the Penn State Worry Questionnaire-Children in Colombian Children

The PSWQ-C was translated and validated in 585 Colombian children (8–12 years). The 3 reverse-scored items were removed, resulting in an 11-item version with high internal consistency (α/ω = .88). The unidimensional model showed excellent fit and scalar invariance by sex, age, and school. It showed convergent and discriminant validity against measures of repetitive negative thinking and anxiety. Girls scored higher than boys. The Spanish version facilitates the detection of pathological worry in child populations.