Standardizing the Short Behavioral Inhibition Scale for Korean Children Who Stutter

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to standardize the Short Behavioral Inhibition Scale (SBIS) in Korean to assess behavioral inhibition in Korean children who stutter. To achieve this, the researchers conducted a validation process to examine the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the SBIS. Methods: A total of 195 parents participated in the study, including 141 parents of children who stutter and 54 parents of children who do not stutter. The research team assessed the content validity, construct validity, and internal consistency reliability of the SBIS to ensure its credibility as a measurement tool. Results: The findings indicated that the Korean version of the SBIS demonstrated strong validity and reliability. Additionally, a comparison of behavioral inhibition threshold scores between Korean and U.S. children revealed that the Korean children tended to be more behaviorally inhibited than U.S. children. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study confirmed that the Korean version of the SBIS is a valid and reliable tool for assessing behavioral inhibition in children who stutter. It is expected that this tool will contribute to the development of individualized treatment approaches tailored to the temperamental characteristics of each child.