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A Measure of Risk Taking for Young Adolescents: Reliability and Validity Assessments.

Authors :
Alexander, Cheryl S.
Source :
Journal of Youth and Adolescence. Dec 1990 19(6):559-569.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

The development and preliminary testing of a six-item scale to assess risk taking among young adolescents are described. Test construction was based on information provided by eighth graders. The measure, used in a longitudinal study of 758 eighth through tenth graders from 3 rural counties in Maryland, showed good reliability. (SLD)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0047-2891
Volume :
19
Issue :
6
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ423878
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research