The Conners' Parent Rating Scales: A Critical Review of the Literature.

Author(s)

William J. Gianarris, Nova Southeastern University
Charles J. Golden, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Lorie Greene, Nova Southeastern University

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Clinical Psychology Review

ISSN

0272-7358

Publication Date

10-2001

Abstract

The Conners' Parent Rating Scales (CPRS) have undergone a considerable amount of scrutiny—and subsequent refining, reshaping, and revising—since their development in 1970. While such longitudinal scrutiny has ultimately led to a more reliable, valid assessment tool, it has left behind a wake of literature filled with misinformation and ambiguity. Multiple versions of the Conners' Rating Scales (CRS), their misuse, and inaccurate reporting by researchers have created a body of literature that is difficult to interpret and misleading to both researchers and clinicians. This review is aimed at clarifying issues regarding the proper use of the CPRS as both a diagnostic instrument and a research tool.

DOI

10.1016/S0272-7358(00)00085-4

Volume

21

Issue

7

First Page

1061

Last Page

1093

NSUWorks Citation

Gianarris, W. J., Golden, C. J., Greene, L. (2001). The Conners' Parent Rating Scales: A Critical Review of the Literature.. Clinical Psychology Review, 21(7), 1061-1093.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/261