Description

The Adolescent Perceived Event Scale (APES-28) is a psychometric scale used to assess adolescents’ perception of significant events in their lives. This scale consists of 28 questions and is designed to capture how adolescents perceive events that may have impacted their mental health and well-being, such as the loss of loved ones, relocation, academic performance, and other stressful events.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data analysis from the APES-28 involves evaluating adolescents’ responses and quantifying the impact of these events on their lives. The data can be analyzed using statistical methods such as factor analysis to identify dimensions of stress perception or event impact. Additionally, correlation analysis can be used to explore the relationship between APES-28 results and other psychological measures or variables such as anxiety, depression, and academic performance.

Objective

The objective of using the APES-28 is to understand how adolescents perceive and process significant events in their lives and how these events may affect their psychological state and development. The scale is used to identify adolescents who may need psychological support, as well as to assess the effectiveness of interventions aimed at managing stress and enhancing mental health.

Calibration

Calibration of the APES-28 is crucial to ensure the reliability and validity of its measurements. This includes testing the scale on a sample of adolescents, analyzing the data to ensure the consistency and validity of the items, and adjusting the scale if necessary. Typically, calibration involves the use of reliability checks such as Cronbach’s alpha to assess internal consistency and test-retest reliability to evaluate the stability of measurements over time.

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