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The Separation-Individuation Test of Adolescence
J B Levine1, C J Green, T Millon
1University of Miami, USA.
Journal of Personality Assessment
|April 1, 1986
Summary
The Separation-Individuation Test of Adolescence (SITA) was validated across three stages for its six scales. The SITA demonstrates appreciative validity for measuring adolescent separation-individuation dimensions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
Background:
- Adolescent separation-individuation is a critical developmental process.
- Standardized assessment tools are needed to measure these complex psychological dimensions.
- The Separation-Individuation Test of Adolescence (SITA) was developed to address this need.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the validation procedures for the Separation-Individuation Test of Adolescence (SITA).
- To establish the psychometric properties of the SITA's six scales.
- To confirm the SITA's utility in assessing adolescent separation-individuation.
Main Methods:
- The validation involved 305 adolescents.
- Each of the six SITA scales underwent three validation stages: theoretical-substantive, internal-structural, and external-criterion.
- Statistical analyses were performed to assess scale reliability and validity.
Main Results:
- Appreciative levels of validity were established for the SITA's scales.
- Data from 305 adolescents supported the test's psychometric properties.
- Specific modifications to the original SITA form are planned based on findings.
Conclusions:
- The Separation-Individuation Test of Adolescence (SITA) is a valid instrument for assessing key dimensions of adolescent separation-individuation.
- The established validity supports its use in clinical and research settings.
- Further refinements will enhance the SITA's measurement capabilities.