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A self-image questionnaire for young adolescents (SIQYA): Reliability and validity studies.
A C Petersen1, J E Schulenberg, R H Abramowitz
1Department of Individual and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University, USA.
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
|December 6, 2013
Summary
This study introduces a new self-image questionnaire for adolescents, building on the Offer Self-Image Questionnaire. The reliable and valid instrument effectively assesses self-perception in young individuals.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
Background:
- Adolescence is a critical period for self-image development.
- Existing measures may not be fully suitable for younger adolescents.
- A validated tool is needed to assess self-image in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a new questionnaire for assessing self-image in young adolescents.
- To adapt and extend the Offer Self-Image Questionnaire for this age group.
- To provide a psychometrically sound instrument for research and clinical use.
Main Methods:
- Development of a 98-item questionnaire based on nine scales of the Offer Self-Image Questionnaire.
- Utilized a 6-point Likert-type scale for responses.
- Assessed internal consistency using alpha coefficients.
- Examined validity through factor analyses and correlations with other self-image measures.
Main Results:
- The questionnaire demonstrated high internal consistency across all nine scales.
- Factor analyses supported the underlying structure of the instrument.
- Scale associations with other self-image measures indicated good validity.
- The tool appears reliable for measuring adolescent self-image.
Conclusions:
- The newly developed questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool for assessing self-image in young adolescents.
- It offers a valuable method for understanding adolescent self-perception.
- This instrument can aid in research and clinical evaluations of adolescent psychological well-being.
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