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Validation study of the Questionnaire on School Maladjustment Problems (QSMP).
Jesús de la Fuente Arias1, Francisco Javier Peralta Sánchez, María Dolores Sánchez Roda
1Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain. jfuente@ual.es
Psicothema
|March 17, 2012
Summary
This study validated the Questionnaire on School Maladjustment Problems (QSMP) for Spanish adolescents. The QSMP effectively identifies key factors in school maladjustment, aiding educational interventions.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- School maladjustment is a significant concern in adolescent development.
- Validated instruments are crucial for accurate assessment and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the psychometric properties of the Questionnaire on School Maladjustment Problems (CPCE/QSMP).
- To examine the exploratory and confirmatory factor structure of the QSMP in a Spanish adolescent sample.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted.
- The instrument was administered by 60 teachers evaluating 857 adolescents.
- Reliability, internal consistency, and validity were assessed.
Main Results:
- First-order exploratory factor analysis revealed 7 factors (62% variance).
- Second-order factor analysis identified 3 dimensions (84% variance).
- Confirmatory analysis refined the factor structure and item count.
Conclusions:
- The QSMP demonstrates robust psychometric properties for assessing school maladjustment.
- Findings support the QSMP's utility in educational guidance and intervention strategies.
- Further research and practical applications are discussed.
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