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Applied Research in Mental Retardation, 1982

The present paper reports on two studies which were designed to assess specific interpersonal sit... more The present paper reports on two studies which were designed to assess specific interpersonal situations and behaviors which interfere with a mentally retarded individual's adjustment to a vocational setting. In the first study, lists of problematic interpersonal situations and problematic behaviors were generated based on (a) interviews with prevocational teachers, school personnel, and work supervisors in a sheltered workshop setting, and (b) behavioral observations of workers in prevocational classes and a workshop setting. The list of problematic behaviors was further evaluated by work supervisors to determine the frequency and seriousness of each behavior. This information provided a basis for establishing training priorities in an interpersonal skills training program for mentally retarded individuals. In a second study, problem behavior ratings were obtained from prevocational teachers and residential supervisors for 40 mentally retarded individuals. Teachers additionally rated each individual using several standardized assessment scales (Behavior Problem Checklist, AAMD Adaptive Behavior Scale, Vocational Competency Scale). After placement in a sheltered workshop setting, problem behavior ratings were obtained from work supervisors for each individual, and the length of successful employment was assessed, lntercorrelations among measures and across raters provided initial support for the validi~ and reliabili~ of the problem behavior list. Implications Jbr future research and training on interpersonal-vocational skills are discussed.

Training in Pediatric Psychology: Survey Results and Recommendations

Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 1988

LD Status and Achievement

Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1990

The purpose of the present study was to examine the role of achievement in explaining the poor so... more The purpose of the present study was to examine the role of achievement in explaining the poor social and behavioral functioning associated with LD status, and to evaluate potential gender differences in patterns of interpersonal functioning among youth with learning disabilities (LD) and nondisabled (NLD) youth. Thirty-two students with learning disabilities (21 boys, 11 girls) were matched with same-sex, same-race classmates whose reading achievement was low (LA) or average (AA), and these groups were compared on peer ratings of liking and disliking, perceptions of self-worth and social acceptance, and teacher ratings of conduct problems, anxiety-withdrawal, and attention problems. Students with learning disabilities were less accepted and less well-liked than children in the LA or AA groups and also perceived their self-worth and social acceptance to be lower than LA or AA students. Group by Sex interactions were apparent for several of the peer rating and behavioral variables, i...

Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013

Re-experiencing the original trauma(s) through memories, nightmares or flashback. *Avoiding items... more Re-experiencing the original trauma(s) through memories, nightmares or flashback. *Avoiding items or events which are associated with the trauma. *Feeling emotionally cut off from others. *Difficulty falling or staying asleep. *Anger and/or irritability. *Times of feeling numb or losing interest in things that a person normally would care about. *Depression. *Feeling anxious, jittery, or irritated. *Experiencing a sense of panic that something bad is about to happen. *Having a hard time concentrating or focusing on one thing. *Having a hard time relating to and/or getting along with family members or friends. People of all ages can experience post-traumatic stress disorder. However, there are some factors which may make a person more likely to develop PTSD after a traumatizing even, including: *Being female *Experiencing intense or long-lasting trauma *Having experienced other trauma earlier in life *Having other mental health problems, such as anxiety or depression

Posttraumatic stress disorder in children

Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 1992

Posttraumatic stress disorder in children

Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 1992

Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, Jun 30, 2016

To assess whether satisfaction with the healthcare provider is related to regimen adherence among... more To assess whether satisfaction with the healthcare provider is related to regimen adherence among primarily minority youth with type 1 diabetes. Youth with type 1 diabetes (n = 169; M age = 13.88; 52 % female; 70 % Hispanic) and their parents completed questionnaires that assessed their own satisfaction with the health-care provider and youths' adherence to diabetes self-care behaviors. Higher youth and parent patient-provider relationship satisfaction was associated with higher regimen adherence. Gender affected the relationship between satisfaction and regimen adherence, such that for girls, greater satisfaction was associated with better adherence; this was not the case for boys. Patient satisfaction with the health care provider is important for regimen adherence among primarily minority youth with type 1 diabetes, particularly for girls. Future research might focus on improving youths' relationships with their health care providers as a potential pathway to improve regimen adherence.

Measuring Adherence in Hispanic Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

PsycEXTRA Dataset, 2007

Measurement Invariance and Latent Mean Differences Between American, Spanish and Chinese Adolescents Using the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A)

PubMed, Feb 1, 2022

Background: Social anxiety is one of the most prevalent disorders among adolescents (Stein et al.... more Background: Social anxiety is one of the most prevalent disorders among adolescents (Stein et al., 2017). The main aim of this study was to analyze the equivalence of scores on the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A) using structural equation modeling and identify differences in latent means of social anxiety in China, Spain, and the USA. Method: Random sampling was used to recruit participants, which included 536 Chinese (46% girls), 1,178 Spanish (55.3% girls) and 866 North American (55.1% girls) adolescents. The participants' ages ranged between 14 and 17 years old. Results: The SAS-A three-factor correlated model of social anxiety remained invariant between the Spanish and North American adolescents, but results could not be replicated in the Chinese adolescents [M2 = ΔS-Bχ² (Δdf, p) = 4732.56 (36, < .01)]. Analyses of latent differences between Spain and the USA showed that Spanish adolescents had higher scores than North Americans for Fear of Negative Evaluation (TS = -9.630; d = .44) and for Social Avoidance and General Anxiety towards people (TS = -2.717; d = .12). Conclusions: The results are interpreted according to the cultural traits of individualism-collectivism and self-construal, and practical implications are discussed.

Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents--Chinese Version

Aggressive Behavior, Aug 27, 2020

The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between decreased empathy (i.e... more The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between decreased empathy (i.e., cognitive and affective) and indirect and cyber peer aggression among Latinx adolescents during their transition to high school. Further, we examined the degree to which social anxiety moderated this relationship. Participants were 469 Latinx ninth graders, ages 13-17 years (M = 14.52, SD = 0.58; 58% girls). Adolescents completed the Revised Peer Experiences Questionnaire, Cyber Peer Experiences Questionnaire, Basic Empathy Scale, and Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents at two different time points, 3 months apart. Hierarchical linear regression analyses revealed concurrent and prospective relationships between lower cognitive empathy and the perpetration of both indirect and cyber aggression. In addition, social anxiety moderated the concurrent associations between both types of empathy and both types of aggression perpetration. Results suggest that interventions that facilitate cognitive empathy and decrease social anxiety may help to reduce adolescents' indirect and cyber aggression toward peers throughout the high school transition.

The Dating Anxiety Scale for Adolescents: Scale Development and Associations With Adolescent Functioning

Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Aug 1, 2004

Given the importance of romantic and dating relationships during adolescence, the purpose of the ... more Given the importance of romantic and dating relationships during adolescence, the purpose of the study was to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Dating Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (DAS-A). Participants were 757 high school students (56% girls, ages 15 to 18 years). Adolescents completed the DAS-A, the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A), a Dating Questionnaire, and the Revised Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). Factor analysis of the DAS-A yielded a 3-factor solution with acceptable internal consistencies: fear of negative evaluation in dating situations (FNE-Dating); social distress when interacting with real or potential dating partners (SD-Date); and social distress when in a group of mixed-sex peers (SD-Group). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the 3-factor solution. Results indicated that younger adolescents reported more dating anxiety than older adolescents, and boys reported more SD-Group than girls. Dating anxiety was associated with peer-related anxiety and depressive symptoms and was a significant predictor of adolescents&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; current and usual dating status, even when controlling for adolescents&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; peer-related social anxiety. The findings provide support for the reliability and validity of the DAS-A. Clinical and research implications are discussed.

Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents

PsycTESTS Dataset, 1998

Diabetes Care, Jun 1, 2005

OBJECTIVE -To examine psychometric properties of the Self-Care Inventory-revised (SCI-R), a self-... more OBJECTIVE -To examine psychometric properties of the Self-Care Inventory-revised (SCI-R), a self-report measure of perceived adherence to diabetes self-care recommendations, among adults with diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS -We used three data sets of adult type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients to examine psychometric properties of the SCI-R. Principal component and factor analyses examined whether a general factor or common factors were present. Associations with measures of theoretically related concepts were examined to assess SCI-R concurrent and convergent validity. Internal reliability coefficients were calculated. Responsiveness was assessed using paired t tests, effect size, and Guyatt's statistic for type 1 patients who completed psychoeducation. -Principal component and factor analyses identified a general factor but no consistent common factors. Internal consistency of the SCI-R was ␣ ϭ 0.87. Correlation with a measure of frequency of diabetes self-care behaviors was r ϭ 0.63, providing evidence for SCI-R concurrent validity. The SCI-R correlated with diabetes-related distress (r ϭ Ϫ0.36), self-esteem (r ϭ 0.25), self-efficacy (r ϭ 0.47), depression (r ϭ Ϫ0.22), anxiety (r ϭ Ϫ0.24), and HbA 1c (r ϭ Ϫ0.37), supporting construct validity. Responsiveness analyses showed SCI-R scores improved with diabetes psychoeducation with a medium effect size of 0.62 and a Guyatt's statistic of 0.85. The SCI-R is a brief, psychometrically sound measure of perceptions of adherence to recommended diabetes self-care behaviors of adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Vol. 15 Núm. 2 (2022): Social anxiety disorder, social phobia, and psychoeducational

European Journal of Education and Psychology, Nov 24, 2022

Lost in Translation: Do Language Acculturation and Family Support Make a Difference in the Health Outcomes of Hispanic Youths With Type 1 Diabetes?

OBJECTIVE -Few validated measures exist to evaluate self-management of diabetes in families with ... more OBJECTIVE -Few validated measures exist to evaluate self-management of diabetes in families with limited English proficiency. The present study evaluated the psychometric properties and the factorial equivalence of a Spanish translation of the parent report version of the Diabetes Self-Management Profile (DSMP-Parent-Sp). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS -Hispanic families of youth (mean 13.7 years old) with type 1 diabetes were recruited from three clinics in South Florida and represented a wide range of nationalities and acculturation levels. A total of 127 parents reported on their child's self-management behaviors using either the original DSMP-Parent (59.8%) or the DSMP-Parent-Sp (40.2%). In addition, youth reported their self-management using the original DSMP in English, and physicians rated their perceptions of the youth's self-management. Glycemic control was indexed by A1C in the past 3 months and collected from medical chart review. -Item analysis confirmed that the DSMP-Parent-Sp items related to the overall composite score in expected ways, and internal consistency estimates were adequate. Paired correlations demonstrated strong parent-child concordance and a significant relationship with physician perceptions of self-management. Evidence of concurrent and convergent validity, as well as "strict factorial invariance," was demonstrated. CONCLUSIONS -These preliminary findings indicate that the DSMP-Parent-Sp is a reliable and valid parent report measure of the diabetes self-management behaviors of Hispanic youths. In addition, there is preliminary evidence that the translated measure may be considered equivalent to the original English measure when used to measure self-management in Hispanic youth with diabetes.

Social Anxiety Scale for Children—Revised

PsycTESTS Dataset, 1993

International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, Sep 1, 2018

Background/Objective: Social anxiety is a common issue arising in adolescence that can cause sign... more Background/Objective: Social anxiety is a common issue arising in adolescence that can cause significant impairment and have detrimental consequences for development in the absence of treatment. In this study we examined the factor structure and the psychometric properties of a 12-item short form of the Portuguese-Language Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A-SF). Method: A community adolescent sample (N = 835) and a young offender sample (N = 244) completed the SAS-A, the Basic Empathy Scale and the Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire. Confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency, cross gender and cross sample invariance, convergent and discriminant validity of the SAS-A-SF were analyzed. Results: The confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the 3-factor second-order model obtained the best fit.The results provided evidence that the SAS-A-SF is a psychometrically sound instrument that shows measurement invariance across genders and across samples, good reliability and positive correlations with empathy. Conclusions: The Portuguese version of SAS-A-SF is a useful, time-efficient tool for both researchers and practitioners who need to assess social anxiety, a relevant construct in adolescent psychopathology.

Adolescents’ and Parents’ Perceptions of What’s Supportive: Family Social Support for Diabetes Care Among Hispanic Youth with Type 1 Diabetes

Applied Research in Mental Retardation, 1982

The present paper reports on two studies which were designed to assess specific interpersonal sit... more The present paper reports on two studies which were designed to assess specific interpersonal situations and behaviors which interfere with a mentally retarded individual's adjustment to a vocational setting. In the first study, lists of problematic interpersonal situations and problematic behaviors were generated based on (a) interviews with prevocational teachers, school personnel, and work supervisors in a sheltered workshop setting, and (b) behavioral observations of workers in prevocational classes and a workshop setting. The list of problematic behaviors was further evaluated by work supervisors to determine the frequency and seriousness of each behavior. This information provided a basis for establishing training priorities in an interpersonal skills training program for mentally retarded individuals. In a second study, problem behavior ratings were obtained from prevocational teachers and residential supervisors for 40 mentally retarded individuals. Teachers additionally rated each individual using several standardized assessment scales (Behavior Problem Checklist, AAMD Adaptive Behavior Scale, Vocational Competency Scale). After placement in a sheltered workshop setting, problem behavior ratings were obtained from work supervisors for each individual, and the length of successful employment was assessed, lntercorrelations among measures and across raters provided initial support for the validi~ and reliabili~ of the problem behavior list. Implications Jbr future research and training on interpersonal-vocational skills are discussed.

Training in Pediatric Psychology: Survey Results and Recommendations

Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 1988

LD Status and Achievement

Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1990

The purpose of the present study was to examine the role of achievement in explaining the poor so... more The purpose of the present study was to examine the role of achievement in explaining the poor social and behavioral functioning associated with LD status, and to evaluate potential gender differences in patterns of interpersonal functioning among youth with learning disabilities (LD) and nondisabled (NLD) youth. Thirty-two students with learning disabilities (21 boys, 11 girls) were matched with same-sex, same-race classmates whose reading achievement was low (LA) or average (AA), and these groups were compared on peer ratings of liking and disliking, perceptions of self-worth and social acceptance, and teacher ratings of conduct problems, anxiety-withdrawal, and attention problems. Students with learning disabilities were less accepted and less well-liked than children in the LA or AA groups and also perceived their self-worth and social acceptance to be lower than LA or AA students. Group by Sex interactions were apparent for several of the peer rating and behavioral variables, i...

Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013

Re-experiencing the original trauma(s) through memories, nightmares or flashback. *Avoiding items... more Re-experiencing the original trauma(s) through memories, nightmares or flashback. *Avoiding items or events which are associated with the trauma. *Feeling emotionally cut off from others. *Difficulty falling or staying asleep. *Anger and/or irritability. *Times of feeling numb or losing interest in things that a person normally would care about. *Depression. *Feeling anxious, jittery, or irritated. *Experiencing a sense of panic that something bad is about to happen. *Having a hard time concentrating or focusing on one thing. *Having a hard time relating to and/or getting along with family members or friends. People of all ages can experience post-traumatic stress disorder. However, there are some factors which may make a person more likely to develop PTSD after a traumatizing even, including: *Being female *Experiencing intense or long-lasting trauma *Having experienced other trauma earlier in life *Having other mental health problems, such as anxiety or depression

Posttraumatic stress disorder in children

Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 1992

Posttraumatic stress disorder in children

Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 1992

Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, Jun 30, 2016

To assess whether satisfaction with the healthcare provider is related to regimen adherence among... more To assess whether satisfaction with the healthcare provider is related to regimen adherence among primarily minority youth with type 1 diabetes. Youth with type 1 diabetes (n = 169; M age = 13.88; 52 % female; 70 % Hispanic) and their parents completed questionnaires that assessed their own satisfaction with the health-care provider and youths' adherence to diabetes self-care behaviors. Higher youth and parent patient-provider relationship satisfaction was associated with higher regimen adherence. Gender affected the relationship between satisfaction and regimen adherence, such that for girls, greater satisfaction was associated with better adherence; this was not the case for boys. Patient satisfaction with the health care provider is important for regimen adherence among primarily minority youth with type 1 diabetes, particularly for girls. Future research might focus on improving youths' relationships with their health care providers as a potential pathway to improve regimen adherence.

Measuring Adherence in Hispanic Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

PsycEXTRA Dataset, 2007

Measurement Invariance and Latent Mean Differences Between American, Spanish and Chinese Adolescents Using the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A)

PubMed, Feb 1, 2022

Background: Social anxiety is one of the most prevalent disorders among adolescents (Stein et al.... more Background: Social anxiety is one of the most prevalent disorders among adolescents (Stein et al., 2017). The main aim of this study was to analyze the equivalence of scores on the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A) using structural equation modeling and identify differences in latent means of social anxiety in China, Spain, and the USA. Method: Random sampling was used to recruit participants, which included 536 Chinese (46% girls), 1,178 Spanish (55.3% girls) and 866 North American (55.1% girls) adolescents. The participants' ages ranged between 14 and 17 years old. Results: The SAS-A three-factor correlated model of social anxiety remained invariant between the Spanish and North American adolescents, but results could not be replicated in the Chinese adolescents [M2 = ΔS-Bχ² (Δdf, p) = 4732.56 (36, < .01)]. Analyses of latent differences between Spain and the USA showed that Spanish adolescents had higher scores than North Americans for Fear of Negative Evaluation (TS = -9.630; d = .44) and for Social Avoidance and General Anxiety towards people (TS = -2.717; d = .12). Conclusions: The results are interpreted according to the cultural traits of individualism-collectivism and self-construal, and practical implications are discussed.

Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents--Chinese Version

Aggressive Behavior, Aug 27, 2020

The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between decreased empathy (i.e... more The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between decreased empathy (i.e., cognitive and affective) and indirect and cyber peer aggression among Latinx adolescents during their transition to high school. Further, we examined the degree to which social anxiety moderated this relationship. Participants were 469 Latinx ninth graders, ages 13-17 years (M = 14.52, SD = 0.58; 58% girls). Adolescents completed the Revised Peer Experiences Questionnaire, Cyber Peer Experiences Questionnaire, Basic Empathy Scale, and Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents at two different time points, 3 months apart. Hierarchical linear regression analyses revealed concurrent and prospective relationships between lower cognitive empathy and the perpetration of both indirect and cyber aggression. In addition, social anxiety moderated the concurrent associations between both types of empathy and both types of aggression perpetration. Results suggest that interventions that facilitate cognitive empathy and decrease social anxiety may help to reduce adolescents' indirect and cyber aggression toward peers throughout the high school transition.

The Dating Anxiety Scale for Adolescents: Scale Development and Associations With Adolescent Functioning

Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Aug 1, 2004

Given the importance of romantic and dating relationships during adolescence, the purpose of the ... more Given the importance of romantic and dating relationships during adolescence, the purpose of the study was to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Dating Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (DAS-A). Participants were 757 high school students (56% girls, ages 15 to 18 years). Adolescents completed the DAS-A, the Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A), a Dating Questionnaire, and the Revised Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). Factor analysis of the DAS-A yielded a 3-factor solution with acceptable internal consistencies: fear of negative evaluation in dating situations (FNE-Dating); social distress when interacting with real or potential dating partners (SD-Date); and social distress when in a group of mixed-sex peers (SD-Group). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the 3-factor solution. Results indicated that younger adolescents reported more dating anxiety than older adolescents, and boys reported more SD-Group than girls. Dating anxiety was associated with peer-related anxiety and depressive symptoms and was a significant predictor of adolescents&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; current and usual dating status, even when controlling for adolescents&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; peer-related social anxiety. The findings provide support for the reliability and validity of the DAS-A. Clinical and research implications are discussed.

Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents

PsycTESTS Dataset, 1998

Diabetes Care, Jun 1, 2005

OBJECTIVE -To examine psychometric properties of the Self-Care Inventory-revised (SCI-R), a self-... more OBJECTIVE -To examine psychometric properties of the Self-Care Inventory-revised (SCI-R), a self-report measure of perceived adherence to diabetes self-care recommendations, among adults with diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS -We used three data sets of adult type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients to examine psychometric properties of the SCI-R. Principal component and factor analyses examined whether a general factor or common factors were present. Associations with measures of theoretically related concepts were examined to assess SCI-R concurrent and convergent validity. Internal reliability coefficients were calculated. Responsiveness was assessed using paired t tests, effect size, and Guyatt's statistic for type 1 patients who completed psychoeducation. -Principal component and factor analyses identified a general factor but no consistent common factors. Internal consistency of the SCI-R was ␣ ϭ 0.87. Correlation with a measure of frequency of diabetes self-care behaviors was r ϭ 0.63, providing evidence for SCI-R concurrent validity. The SCI-R correlated with diabetes-related distress (r ϭ Ϫ0.36), self-esteem (r ϭ 0.25), self-efficacy (r ϭ 0.47), depression (r ϭ Ϫ0.22), anxiety (r ϭ Ϫ0.24), and HbA 1c (r ϭ Ϫ0.37), supporting construct validity. Responsiveness analyses showed SCI-R scores improved with diabetes psychoeducation with a medium effect size of 0.62 and a Guyatt's statistic of 0.85. The SCI-R is a brief, psychometrically sound measure of perceptions of adherence to recommended diabetes self-care behaviors of adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Vol. 15 Núm. 2 (2022): Social anxiety disorder, social phobia, and psychoeducational

European Journal of Education and Psychology, Nov 24, 2022

Lost in Translation: Do Language Acculturation and Family Support Make a Difference in the Health Outcomes of Hispanic Youths With Type 1 Diabetes?

OBJECTIVE -Few validated measures exist to evaluate self-management of diabetes in families with ... more OBJECTIVE -Few validated measures exist to evaluate self-management of diabetes in families with limited English proficiency. The present study evaluated the psychometric properties and the factorial equivalence of a Spanish translation of the parent report version of the Diabetes Self-Management Profile (DSMP-Parent-Sp). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS -Hispanic families of youth (mean 13.7 years old) with type 1 diabetes were recruited from three clinics in South Florida and represented a wide range of nationalities and acculturation levels. A total of 127 parents reported on their child's self-management behaviors using either the original DSMP-Parent (59.8%) or the DSMP-Parent-Sp (40.2%). In addition, youth reported their self-management using the original DSMP in English, and physicians rated their perceptions of the youth's self-management. Glycemic control was indexed by A1C in the past 3 months and collected from medical chart review. -Item analysis confirmed that the DSMP-Parent-Sp items related to the overall composite score in expected ways, and internal consistency estimates were adequate. Paired correlations demonstrated strong parent-child concordance and a significant relationship with physician perceptions of self-management. Evidence of concurrent and convergent validity, as well as "strict factorial invariance," was demonstrated. CONCLUSIONS -These preliminary findings indicate that the DSMP-Parent-Sp is a reliable and valid parent report measure of the diabetes self-management behaviors of Hispanic youths. In addition, there is preliminary evidence that the translated measure may be considered equivalent to the original English measure when used to measure self-management in Hispanic youth with diabetes.

Social Anxiety Scale for Children—Revised

PsycTESTS Dataset, 1993

International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology, Sep 1, 2018

Background/Objective: Social anxiety is a common issue arising in adolescence that can cause sign... more Background/Objective: Social anxiety is a common issue arising in adolescence that can cause significant impairment and have detrimental consequences for development in the absence of treatment. In this study we examined the factor structure and the psychometric properties of a 12-item short form of the Portuguese-Language Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents (SAS-A-SF). Method: A community adolescent sample (N = 835) and a young offender sample (N = 244) completed the SAS-A, the Basic Empathy Scale and the Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire. Confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency, cross gender and cross sample invariance, convergent and discriminant validity of the SAS-A-SF were analyzed. Results: The confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the 3-factor second-order model obtained the best fit.The results provided evidence that the SAS-A-SF is a psychometrically sound instrument that shows measurement invariance across genders and across samples, good reliability and positive correlations with empathy. Conclusions: The Portuguese version of SAS-A-SF is a useful, time-efficient tool for both researchers and practitioners who need to assess social anxiety, a relevant construct in adolescent psychopathology.

Adolescents’ and Parents’ Perceptions of What’s Supportive: Family Social Support for Diabetes Care Among Hispanic Youth with Type 1 Diabetes