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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychopathology
  • Adolescent Mental Health

Background:

  • Accurate assessment of psychopathological behaviors in adolescents is crucial.
  • The Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) is a widely used international scale, but its factorial structure is debated.
  • Previous research suggests links between SCL-90 symptoms and family functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To scrutinize the psychopathological dimensions of the SCL-90-R in Greek high school students.
  • To evaluate the factorial structure of the SCL-90-R using advanced statistical models.
  • To investigate the associations between SCL-90-R factors and family functioning.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), bi-factor models, and exploratory structural equation models (ESEM).
  • Analyzed data from 2090 Greek high school students.
  • Administered the SCL-90-R and the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale IV (FACES-IV).

Main Results:

  • The ESEM oblique model with nine factors demonstrated optimal fit, clarity, and reliability.
  • Six of the nine identified symptom dimensions showed significant associations with family functioning, satisfaction, and communication.
  • The study confirmed a robust factorial structure for the SCL-90-R in this population.

Conclusions:

  • The nine-factor ESEM oblique model provides a valid structure for the SCL-90-R in Greek adolescents.
  • The identified associations highlight the importance of family dynamics in adolescent psychopathology.
  • Results support the clinical utility of the SCL-90-R for assessing adolescent mental health in relation to family context.