Journal of Educational Research and Innovation
Abstract
In this study, we sought to determine if the Scales for Assessing Emotional Disturbance – Third Edition (SAED-3; Epstein et al., 2020) demonstrated adequate validity using criterion validation techniques. The associations between the SAED-3 subscales and composite scores were examined in relation to similar scores from the Behavior Assessment System for Children – Second Edition (BASC-2; Reynolds & Kamphaus, 2004) and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ; Goodman, R., 1997). SAED-3 ratings were conducted with either the BASC-2 or SDQ with 121 students ages 6 to 17 years. The overall criterion prediction evidence of the SAED-3 was strong, particularly with the BASC-2 Behavioral Symptoms Index, SDQ Total Difficulties ratings, and Inappropriate Behaviors and Inability to Learn subtests. These results provide further support for the use of the SAED-3 in determining the emotional and behavioral problems of children and adolescents.
Recommended Citation
Pierce, Corey; Huscroft-D'Angelo, Jacqueline; Wery, Jessica; Uhing, Brad; Martin, Jodie; and Loftin, Kara
(2025)
"Examination of the Criterion-Related Validity of the Scales for Assessing Emotional Disturbance – 3rd Edition,"
Journal of Educational Research and Innovation: Vol. 13, Article 2.
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https://digscholarship.unco.edu/jeri/vol13/iss1/2