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Behavioral and emotional strength-based assessment of Finnish elementary students: psychometrics of the BERS-2 |
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| Authors: | Erkko Tapio Sointu Hannu Savolainen Matthew C Lambert Kristiina Lappalainen Michael H Epstein |
| Institution: | 1. University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, 80100, Finland 2. Center for Child and Family Well-Being, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 211 Barkley Center, Lincoln, NE, 68583-0732, USA 3. Center for Child and Family Well-Being, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 202F Barkley Center, Lincoln, NE, 68583-0732, USA |
| Abstract: | When rating scales are used in different countries, thorough investigation of the psychometric properties is needed. We examined the internal structure of the Finnish translated Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale-2 (BERS-2) using Rasch and confirmatory factor analysis approaches with a sample of youth, parents, and teachers. The results suggested that the Finnish translated BERS-2 has acceptable measurement properties and is suitable for use in Finnish schools. Results highlighted the issue that there is a need to consider cross-cultural aspects when introducing new measures in another culture. Directions for future research are also discussed in light of present findings. |
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