ERIC Number: EJ1048938
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Feb
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0271-1214
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The Student Risk Screening Scale for Early Childhood: An Initial Validation Study
Lane, Kathleen Lynne; Oakes, Wendy Peia; Menzies, Holly Mariah; Major, Rebecca; Allegra, Laurie; Powers, Lisa; Schatschneider, Chris
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v34 n4 p234-249 Feb 2015
We report findings of two exploratory validation studies of a revised instrument: the "Student Risk Screening Scale for Early Childhood" version (SRSS-EC). The SRSS-EC was modified to reflect characteristics of externalizing and internalizing behaviors manifested by preschool-age children. In Study 1, we explored the reliability of SRSS-IE ("Student Risk Screening Scale-Internalizing and Externalizing") 14 scores by examining item-level data, internal consistency, and factor structure using exploratory factor analysis with 489 preschool-age students. Results supported retention of 11 items, resulting in the SRSS-EC 11 (with SRSS-EC E7 externalizing subscale and SRSS-EC I4 internalizing subscale). Next, we established convergent validity of the SRSS-EC 11 with two well-established screening tools: the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and the Early Screening Project. In Study 2, we reported findings of a confirmatory factor analysis and a subsequent convergent validity study with 737 preschool-age students to determine generalizability. We offered limitations and future directions.
Descriptors: Screening Tests, At Risk Students, Early Childhood Education, Rating Scales, Program Validation, Preschool Children, Student Behavior, Factor Analysis, Factor Structure, Item Analysis, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Questionnaires, Generalizability Theory, Student Characteristics, Measures (Individuals), Statistical Analysis, Psychometrics, Evidence
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
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