Journal article
Score Reliability and Validity of the Student Risk Screening Scale: A Psychometrically Sound, Feasible Tool for Use in Urban Middle Schools
Journal of emotional and behavioral disorders, Vol.18(4), pp.211-224
12/01/2010
DOI: 10.1177/1063426609349733
Abstract
In this article, the authors examine the psychometric properties of the Student Risk Screening Scale (SRSS) for use in urban middle schools. Results of Studies 1 and 2 suggest strong internal consistency and test—retest stability. Study 1 supports the predictive validity of the SRSS, with students at low risk being able to be differentiated from moderate- to high-risk status on behavioral and academic measures. Study 2 also supports predictive validity up to 2 years following initial SRSS status, with students in the low-risk group having significantly fewer out-of-school suspensions, fewer unexcused absences, and higher grade point averages than students in the moderate- and high-risk groups. In addition, results of Study 1 support the feasibility of the SRSS, with increased use over time serving as a behavioral marker for social validity. Limitations and implications for future research are discussed.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Score Reliability and Validity of the Student Risk Screening Scale: A Psychometrically Sound, Feasible Tool for Use in Urban Middle Schools
- Creators
- Kathleen Lynne Lane - Vanderbilt UniversityAllison L. Bruhn - Vanderbilt UniversityShanna L. Eisner - Vanderbilt UniversityJemma Robertson Kalberg - Vanderbilt University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of emotional and behavioral disorders, Vol.18(4), pp.211-224
- DOI
- 10.1177/1063426609349733
- ISSN
- 1063-4266
- eISSN
- 1538-4799
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/01/2010
- Academic Unit
- Teaching and Learning
- Record Identifier
- 9984371102202771
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