Validity evidence of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-30 in Colombian children

Psychometric study of the RCADS-30 in Colombian children (8–12 years). The six-factor model showed adequate fit and scalar invariance by sex and age. Internal consistency was acceptable to good across subscales, with OCD being lowest. Convergent and discriminant validity was found with related measures. Girls scored higher; age was associated with more Depression and Social Phobia and less Separation Anxiety. The RCADS-30 is valid and reliable for school/clinical use.