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The role-taking interview: an assessment technique for adolescents.
Adolescence
|January 1, 1985
Summary
The Role-Taking Interview (RTI) assesses adolescents' subjective experiences in crisis, offering insights into their social perceptions. This method complements traditional assessments for a deeper understanding of youth in distress.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Psychiatry
Background:
- Adolescents in crisis require nuanced assessment tools.
- Traditional methods may not fully capture subjective social experiences.
Observation:
- The Role-Taking Interview (RTI) is introduced as a novel assessment method.
- RTI focuses on adolescents' perceptions of social relationships.
Findings:
- The paper details a five-step approach for implementing the RTI.
- Theoretical underpinnings include role theory and psychodramatic concepts.
Implications:
- RTI can enhance clinical understanding of adolescents in crisis.
- The method provides valuable adjunct information to traditional assessments.