The Adaptation of Aps-SF on the Romanian Population

Balaj, Anca, Miclea, Mircea, Albu, Monica, Cognitie, Creier, Comportament

ABSTRACT

This study presents an overview of the adaptation process of the Adolescent Psychopathology Scale - Short Form, on the Romanian population. The psychometric properties were measured for both a clinical and a non-clinical sample of adolescents, aged between 12 and 19. The results of the statistical analysis revealed that APS-SF is a reliable and valid instrument of the mental health status of the Romanian children, being in accordance with the original version of APS-SF. APS-SF is a useful tool for psychiatric and academic problems faced by adolescents. It can be used for assessment, intervention and follow-up of the treatment, but it can prove to be helpful for research …

Questia, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning. www.questia.com
Publication information: Article title: The Adaptation of Aps-SF on the Romanian Population. Contributors: Balaj, Anca - Author, Miclea, Mircea - Author, Albu, Monica - Author. Journal title: Cognitie, Creier, Comportament. Volume: 16. Issue: 4 Publication date: December 2012. Page number: 529+. © A.S.C.R. PRESS Mar 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. All Rights Reserved.

This material is protected by copyright and, with the exception of fair use, may not be further copied, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means.