ERIC Number: EJ1286533
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Jan
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2578-4218
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An Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of the Early Identification System--Student Report in a Middle School Sample
School Psychology, v36 n1 p34-46 Jan 2021
Early adolescence represents a critical developmental period for the identification, prevention, and early intervention of mental health concerns. The Early Identification System--Student Report (EIS-SR) was developed as a user-friendly, accessible, and cost-efficient method for identifying youth at risk for mental health concerns. The present study examined the psychometric properties of the EIS-SR in a sample of middle school students in the Midwest. Two confirmatory factor analyses (N1 = 2,404, N2 = 2,404) supported the hypothesized seven correlated factor model showing adequate model fit and subscale reliability (range = 0.68-0.90). Subsequent analyses found that many of the EIS-SR subscales predicted office discipline referrals, suspensions, and standardized academic achievement performance. Additionally, the subscales correlated in expected ways with subscales of the Behavior Assessment Scales for Children (3rd edition). These findings suggest that the EIS-SR is promising for identifying youth in early adolescence who are at risk for mental health concerns in addition to being a free and efficient universal screening tool.
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Identification, Screening Tests, Middle School Students, Factor Analysis, Mental Health, Cost Effectiveness, Predictive Validity, Validity, Child Behavior, Rating Scales
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Behavior Assessment System for Children
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305H170023