ABSTRACT

This study presents an overview of the adaptation process of the Adolescent Psychopathology Scale - Short Form, on the Romanian population. The psychometric properties were measured for both a clinical and a non-clinical sample of adolescents, aged between 12 and 19. The results of the statistical analysis revealed that APS-SF is a reliable and valid instrument of the mental health status of the Romanian children, being in accordance with the original version of APS-SF. APS-SF is a useful tool for psychiatric and academic problems faced by adolescents. It can be used for assessment, intervention and follow-up of the treatment, but it can prove to be helpful for research purposes as well.

KEYWORDS: adolescents, mental health, assessment, psychopathology

PAGES:529-551