Abstract
Development and psychometric properties of the Suicidality of Adolescent Screening Scale (SASS) using multidimensional item response theory.
Sukhawaha, S., Arunpongpaisal, S., & Hurst, C.
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Suicide prevention in adolescents by early detection using screening tools to identify high suicidal risk is a priority.
- •Development of a suicidality scale based on both general and Thai-specific risk factors is necessary for an effective school – based suicidal prevention program in Thailand.
- •The SASS demonstrated content validity comprehensive relevant to the context of suicidality in Thai adolescents.
- •The SASS using MIRT performed shown high level of construct validity good fit model and demonstrated the satisfactory internal consistency and a high sensitivity to identify adolescent at higher risk for suicidal behavior in adolescents.