Initial Evidence for the Reliability and Validity of the Student Risk Screening Scale for Internalizing and Externalizing Behaviors at the Elementary Level

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Lynne Lane ◽  
Wendy P. Oakes ◽  
Pamela J. Harris ◽  
Holly Mariah Menzies ◽  
Meredith Cox ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Classical Test Theory ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Risk Screening ◽  
Student Risk ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing ◽  
Screening Scale

We report findings of an exploratory validation study of a revised instrument: the Student Risk Screening Scale-Internalizing and Externalizing (SRSS-IE). The SRSS-IE was modified to include seven additional items reflecting characteristics of internalizing behaviors, with proposed items generated from the current literature base, review of current measures, and teaching experience with students with emotional and behavioral disorders. The original seven items developed by Drummond (1994) were retained in the exact form, yielding an instrument containing 14 items (SRSS-IE14), each rated on a 4-point Likert-type scale. First, we explore the reliability of the SRSS-IE14 by examining item-level data, internal consistency, and factor structure with 2,460 elementary students. Results of a data analytic plan grounded in classical test theory support retention of five additional items, yielding the SRSS-IE12. Second, we established convergent validity of the SRSS-IE12 with two well-established screening tools: the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (Goodman, 1997) and the Systematic Screening for Behavior Disorders (Walker & Severson, 1992). Limitations and future directions are offered.

A Comparison Between SRSS-IE and BASC-2 BESS Scores at the Middle School Level

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 162-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Lynne Lane ◽  
Wendy Peia Oakes ◽  
Eric Alan Common ◽  
Nelson Brunsting ◽  
Kris Zorigian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
School Level ◽  
Receiver Operating Curve ◽  
Risk Screening ◽  
Student Risk ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing ◽  
Screening Scale

We report findings of a psychometric study comparing scores from two screening tools: Student Risk Screening Scale–Internalizing and Externalizing (SRSS-IE, an adapted version of the Student Risk Screening Scale) and Behavior Assessment System for Children–Second Edition, Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BASC-2 BESS). Participants were 624 sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students attending a rural middle school in a southeastern state. Pearson correlation coefficients indicated statistically significant, positive relations between SRSS-IE and BASC-2 BESS scores, with very strong relations on externalizing and comorbid (internalizing and externalizing) scales. Results of concurrent classification accuracy analyses, kappa, and receiver operating curve analyses suggest the seven externalizing items on the SRSS (SRSS-E7) and BASC-2 BESS scores function in a similar manner with respect to detecting students with externalizing behaviors, but less so in detecting students with internalizing behaviors. Limitations and future direction are discussed.

The Student Risk Screening Scale: A Reliability and Validity Generalization Meta-Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen P. Kilgus ◽  
Katie Eklund ◽  
Daniel M. Maggin ◽  
Crystal N. Taylor ◽  
Amanda N. Allen
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Risk Screening ◽  
Validity Generalization ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Student Risk ◽  
Screening Scale

The purpose of this study was to conduct reliability and validity generalization meta-analyses of evidence regarding the Student Risk Screening Scale (SRSS), a universal screener for externalizing behavior problems. A systematic review of the literature resulted in the identification of 17 studies inclusive of evidence regarding SRSS score (a) internal consistency reliability (i.e., alpha coefficients), and/or (b) criterion-related validity (e.g., correlations between the SRSS and various outcomes). Multilevel meta-analyses indicated that across studies, SRSS scores were associated with adequate internal consistency (α = .83). Analyses further suggested the SRSS was a valid indicator of both social and behavioral outcomes ( r = .52) and academic outcomes ( r = .42). Follow-up analyses suggested that in accordance with theory-driven expectations, the SRSS was a stronger indicator of externalizing problems and broad behavior outcomes relative to alternative outcomes (e.g., internalizing problems). Limitations and directions for future research are discussed, including recommendations for the collection of additional SRSS diagnostic accuracy evidence.

Predictive Validity of Student Risk Screening Scale for Internalizing and Externalizing Scores in Secondary Schools

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Lynne Lane ◽  
Wendy Peia Oakes ◽  
Emily D. Cantwell ◽  
David J. Royer ◽  
Melinda M. Leko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
School Level ◽  
Lower Grade ◽  
School Students ◽  
Risk Screening ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Student Risk ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing ◽  
Screening Scale

In this article, we examined predictive validity of Student Risk Screening Scale for Internalizing and Externalizing (SRSS-IE) scores for use at the middle ( N = 2,313 from four middle schools) and high ( N = 2,727 from two high schools) school level. Results indicated middle and high school students with high levels of risk according to fall SRSS-IE scores (particularly those with externalizing behaviors) were likely to have lower grade point averages, fail more courses, have more nurse visits, and spend more time in in-school suspensions compared with students at low risk for externalizing and internalizing behaviors. Education implications, limitations, and future directions are presented.

Predictive Validity of Student Risk Screening Scale—Internalizing and Externalizing (SRSS-IE) Scores in Elementary Schools

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 221-234
Author(s):  
Kathleen Lynne Lane ◽  
Wendy Peia Oakes ◽  
Emily D. Cantwell ◽  
Eric A. Common ◽  
David J. Royer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Predictive Validity ◽  
Reading Fluency ◽  
Oral Reading ◽  
School Students ◽  
Risk Screening ◽  
In School Suspension ◽  
Student Risk ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing ◽  
Screening Scale

In this article, we examined predictive validity of Student Risk Screening Scale—Internalizing and Externalizing (SRSS-IE) scores for use with elementary-age students ( N = 4,465) from 14 elementary schools. Results indicated elementary school students with high levels of risk according to fall SRSS-IE scores—especially those with externalizing behaviors—were more likely to have lower oral reading fluency scores, lower Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) reading scores, more nurse visits, and more days spent in in-school suspension compared with students at low risk for externalizing or internalizing behaviors. Educational implications, limitations, and future directions are presented.

Student Risk Screening Scale--Internalizing and Externalizing

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Lynne Lane ◽  
Wendy P. Oakes ◽  
Pamela J. Harris ◽  
Holly Mariah Menzies ◽  
Meredith Cox ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Screening ◽  
Student Risk ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing ◽  
Screening Scale

Additional Evidence for the Reliability and Validity of the Student Risk Screening Scale at the High School Level

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Lynne Lane ◽  
Wendy P. Oakes ◽  
Robin Parks Ennis ◽  
Meredith Lucille Cox ◽  
Christopher Schatschneider ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
School Level ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Risk Screening ◽  
Student Risk ◽  
Screening Scale

The Student Risk Screening Scale for Early Childhood: Additional Validation Studies

2020 ◽  
pp. 027112142092229
Author(s):  
Kathleen Lynne Lane ◽  
Mark Matthew Buckman ◽  
Eric Alan Common ◽  
Wendy Peia Oakes ◽  
Nathan Allen Lane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Validation Studies ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Risk Screening ◽  
Student Risk ◽  
Fit Index ◽  
Screening Scale

We report findings of two validation studies of the Student Risk Screening Scale for Early Childhood (SRSS-EC). Although previous exploratory inquiry suggested a two-factor solution, results of Study 1 conducted with 274 preschool-age youth suggested mixed support for a two-factor model, with only one fit index suggesting an adequate fit (incremental index, comparative fit index [CFI] = 0.963). However, results did provide additional evidence of convergent validity between SRSS-EC and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire scores. In Study 2, results of convergent validity studies with 90 preschool-age children offered evidence between SRSS-EC and (a) Social Skills Improvement System—Performance Screening Guide and (b) Caregiver—Teacher Report Form (C-TRF) scores. Results suggested the following cutting scores: SRSS-EC E7 (0–5 low, 6–7 moderate, 8–21 high risk) and SRSS-EC I4 (0–2 low, 3–4 moderate, and 5–12 high risk), with C-TRF scores as the criterion. We discuss limitations and directions for future inquiry.

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