Analysis

The Self-Reported Delinquency—Rochester Youth Development Study (SRD-RYDS) is a measurement tool used to assess the frequency and type of delinquent behaviors reported by youth. This study is part of the broader Rochester Youth Development Study (RYDS), which focuses on exploring youth development and the factors that influence their behavior.

Purpose

The main purpose of the Self-Reported Delinquency tool within the framework of the Rochester Youth Development Study is to record and analyze the occurrence of delinquent behaviors as reported by youth and to examine the relationship between these behaviors and other factors, e.g., social, family, and psychological.

Scoring

The scale uses questions that ask participants to report the frequency with which they have engaged in various delinquent or problematic behaviors. The questions are usually scored on a Likert scale or other frequency scales. The total score is calculated based on the sum or average of responses to the individual questions, with higher scores indicating a greater frequency of delinquent behaviors.

References

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