Measurement
STST: Short Temperament Scale for Toddlers
This measure has been identified as a commonly used measure within the LifeCourse cohorts. These measures were identified to encourage potential opportunities for data harmonisation. The descriptions provided are intended to give cohort custodians and data users some common criteria to assess a survey for appropriateness to use in their own studies. It is not intended to mandate the use of any measure, or provide a comprehensive understanding of these measures.
This information was collated by the LifeCourse team from scoring manuals and documentation, publications, and official measure websites. To read about this process in more detail, access our report.
Measure | No. of cohorts using measure | Cost and accessibility | Time to complete | Key reference/s and measure information | Reference frame | Constructs assessed by measure | Age range |
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STST: Short Temperament Scale for Toddlers | 4 | Pending clarification |
~5 minutes (estimate) |
The STST is an Australian Temperament Project adaptation of the Toddler Temperament Scale.
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Current state |
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Parent report, index child ages 1-3, but can be administered beyond 36 months |
Reference and/or access link:
The STST is an Australian Temperament Project adaptation of the Toddler Temperament Scale.
- Fullard, W., McDevitt, S.C. and Carey, W.B. (1984). Assessing temperament in one- to three-year old children. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 9: 205-216. DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/9.2.205
- Prior, M., Sanson, A., Oberklaid, F. and Northam, E. (1987). Measurement of temperament in 1 to 3 year old children. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 10: 121-132. DOI: 10.1177/016502548701000108
- Sewell, J., Oberklaid, F., Prior, M., Sanson, A. and Kyrios, M. (1988). Temperament in Australian toddlers. Australian Paediatric Journal, 24: 343-345. DOI:
Cohorts:
- VIHCS: Neurocognitive development
- VIHCS: Mental health and behaviour problems
- VIHCS: Temperament and personality
- VIHCS: Psychosocial wellbeing
- ATPG3: Neurocognitive development
- ATPG3: Mental health and behaviour problems
- ATPG3: Temperament and personality
- ATPG3: Psychosocial wellbeing
- ELVS: Neurocognitive development
- ELVS: Mental health and behaviour problems
- ELVS: Temperament and personality
- ELVS: Psychosocial wellbeing
- ICC: Neurocognitive development
- ICC: Mental health and behaviour problems
- ICC: Temperament and personality
- ICC: Psychosocial wellbeing