A Comparison Between SRSS-IE and SSiS-PSG Scores

Abstract

We report findings of a validation study comparing two screening tools: the Student Risk Screening Scale-Internalizing and Externalizing (SRSS-IE, an adapted version of the Student Risk Screening Scale) and the Social

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

“…To further explore convergent validity, Lane, Oakes, Common, et al (2015) conducted a convergent validity study comparing SRSS-IE and SSiS-PSG scores with a sample of 458 K-5 students from one school in a southeastern state. Correlation analyses indicated statistically significant inverse relations between SRSS-IE (SRSS-E7 and SRSS-I5 subscale scores and the total score) and SSiS-PSG subscale scores.…”

Diagnostic Utility of the Social Skills Improvement System Performance Screening Guide

“…Glover and Albers (2007) suggested that a good behavioral screener should be efficient (not require too much time) and accurate (psychometrically sound), while also displaying reasonable levels of specificity (can identify exactly what is wrong) and sensitivity (can identify all the children who need help). In addition, all this should exist within the most cost-effective assessment available (Lane et al, 2015).…”

“…BESS psychometric data were obtained from Dever, Mays, Kamphaus, and Dowdy (2012); Kamphaus and Reynolds (2007); and Reynolds and Kamphaus (2004). SSIS-PSG psychometric data were obtained from Gresham and Elliott (2008); Lane et al (2015). Note. PBS = Positive Behavioral Supports; BERS = Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale: Teacher rating; SSIS-PSG = Social Skills Improvement System: Performance Screening Guide; SSIS = Social Skills Improvement System; SDQ = Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire; SRSS = Student Risk Screening Scale; SSBD = Systematic Screening for Behavior Disorders; BESS = Behavioral and Emotional Screening Systems. …”

“…BESS psychometric data were obtained from Dever, Mays, Kamphaus, and Dowdy (2012); Kamphaus and Reynolds (2007); and Reynolds and Kamphaus (2004). SSIS-PSG psychometric data were obtained from Gresham and Elliott (2008); Lane et al (2015).…”

“…There do exist a few studies of note about the validity of the SSIS-PSG. In the first, Lane et al (2015) published a convergent validity study of the separate parts of the SSIS-PSG and the composite for the SRSS-IE (Student Risk Screening Scale; adapted from the original SRSS). All the correlations were significant ( p < .0001) and negative: Reading Skills (−0.41), Math Skills (−0.43), Motivation to Learn (−0.62), and Prosocial Behavior (−0.72).…”