An Examination and Replication of the Psychometric Properties of the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument - Second Edition (MAYSI-2) Among Adolescents In Detention Settings

Authors

Robert P. Archer, Easter Virginia Medical SchoolFollow
Rebecca Vauter Stredny, Eastern Virginia Medical School
John A. Mason, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
Randolph C. Arnau, University of Southern MississippiFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2004

Department

Psychology

Abstract

There is a high prevalence of psychological disorders among adolescents in detention facilities. The need for a simple, effective screening tool led to the development of the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument (MAYSI) and its successor the MAYSI-2. This study evaluated the MAYSI-2 psychometric properties based on the records of 704 youths evaluated at intake to detention facilities. In addition to factor structure, the study evaluated test-retest reliability and concurrent external validity. Results were generally encouraging in terms of the use of MAYSI-2 in detention facilities, and directions for future research are discussed.

Publication Title

Assessment

Volume

11

Issue

4

First Page

290

Last Page

302

Recommended Citation

Archer, R. P., Stredny, R. V., Mason, J. A., Arnau, R. C. (2004). An Examination and Replication of the Psychometric Properties of the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument - Second Edition (MAYSI-2) Among Adolescents In Detention Settings. Assessment, 11(4), 290-302.
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