Screening of Problem Behavior Syndrome in Adolescents
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Screening of Problem Behavior Syndrome in Adolescents A. I. Corchado1 · R. Martínez‑Arias2
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Abstract Adolescence has received particular attention given its unique risk factors, which contribute to the onset and progression of problem behaviour and its development with varying levels of seriousness. Although much adolescent problem behaviour is exploratory, a screening tool is required to identify early problem behaviour, to enable the use of preventive strategies to prevent more serious or persistent behaviour. The problem behaviour frequency scale developed by Farrell et al. (2000) was adapted and validated for this purpose. Method: A sample of Spanish adolescents was obtained comprising 508 subjects, made up of two groups: 318 in the study group (62.7%) and 189 in the comparison group (37.3%). The sample was made up of 62.9% males and 37.1% females, aged between 12 and 18. Various structural models were evaluated and the evidence for reliability, structural validity, sensitivity and specificity was calculated. A cut-off point was established for diagnosis, and differences between case and control groups were identified. Result: The bifactor model obtained the best fit, affirming the hypothesis on unidimensionality of PBFS and supporting the concept of problem behaviour syndrome. Discussion: Results suggest that PBFS is a reliable and valid instrument for identifying problem behaviour Keywords Adolescence · Problem behaviour scale · Problem behaviour syndrome · Bifactor model Social Work has acquired conceptual approaches and theoretical models that have directed the professional intervention of the social worker in order to effectively address the plurality of social problems and demands that make up this scope of action (Botija, 2014). The preventive approach in Social Work has generated a range of opportunities, initiatives and challenges in the social intervention process that have focused on avoiding the emergence of social problems or needs. In addition, it has provided new keys for the interpretation of the social context that improves decisionmaking and the generation of resources and development of specific policies. Preventive intervention with adolescents seeks to modify future conditions through education and promotion. * A. I. Corchado [email protected] R. Martínez‑Arias [email protected] 1
Faculty of Social Work, Complutense University of Madrid, Campus de Somosaguas s/n, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid 28223, Spain
Faculty of Psychology, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Adolescence is a natural stage of life that occurs between childhood and adult independence. Its onset at the beginning of puberty is characterized by biological and environmental changes that will continue throughout the period of adolescence (Blakemore, Burnett & Dahl 2010). There are profound alterations in hormonal levels during this period, with the resulting cognitive and physical changes, impulses, emotional control, motivations,
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