Italian Validation of the Brief Self‐Reported Version of the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale for Children

Key Points

• The aim is to validate the Brief Self-Reported Version of the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale for children in an Italian context.
• Conducted validation of the SCAS-C-8 in an Italian population.
• Utilized both self-reported measures from children and parent-reported versions.
• Employed systematic approaches with multiple informants for data collection.
• The SCAS-C-8 is confirmed as a valid and reliable tool for assessing anxiety.
• The integration of self-reported and parent-reported data enhances early detection.
• Findings support the development of effective prevention and intervention programs for anxiety symptoms.