LAURINDO, Fernanda F.; GOMES, Crystian M. S.; MISSAWA, Daniela D. A.    TOKUMARU, Rosana S.. Development and validity evidence of the Children-Dog Interaction Scale. []. , 23, 3, pp.1-22. ISSN 1516-3687.  https://doi.org/10.5935/1980-6906/ePTPPA13475.

Animal-assisted interventions (AAI) have been showing significant results in human health promotion. This study aimed to develop and present validity evidence of the Children-Dog Interaction Scale (CDIS) for the Brazilian population. Items were developed and evaluated by experts. Parents of children between 2 and 12 years old (n = 118) completed the CDIS and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Exploratory Factor Analysis generated two dimensions: Affective Interactions (23 items, α = .89) and Educational and Punitive Interactions (8 items, α = .65) between children and dogs. The significant correlations between CDIS and SDQ dimensions indicated that the interaction between children and dogs could be a significant variable for assessing children's behavioral problems. We concluded that CDIS is a valid and reliable instrument to assess children-dog interactions and screen children for IAA participation.

: psychometric measure; human-animal interaction; child behavior; Animal-Assisted Intervention; domestic dogs.

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