Purpose of the Questionnaire

The Greek Stress Test for Adults (ΕΔΤΕ) was designed to assess adults’ ability in the correct use of stress in the Greek language. It is addressed to educators, linguists, and clinical speech therapists, with the main aim of measuring accuracy in word stress—a fundamental skill for correct pronunciation and writing. The test is used in both research and clinical settings.

Questionnaire Analysis

The test was developed by Kyriakidou (2007) and includes 100 words of varying difficulty, from common to rare. The words cover all categories of stress (oxytone, barytone, ditone) and were selected based on frequency of use and linguistic complexity. The examinee is asked either to mark the stress or to choose the correct form from multiple-choice options.

Scoring

Each correct answer is awarded 1 point. The total score ranges from 0 to 100 and is converted into a success percentage. In addition, three subscales of scoring are provided: oxytone (0–40), barytone (0–40), and ditone (0–20), allowing for a more differentiated evaluation of abilities.

Statistical Analysis

The test has been standardized on a sample of 500 Greek-speaking adults (18–65 years old). The statistical indicators show internal consistency (α=0.89) and stability (test-retest reliability r=0.85). The population mean is 82±8, with significant differences depending on educational level.

Validity

The validity of the ΕΔΤΕ has been confirmed through correlation (r=0.78) with other linguistic tests and through its ability to distinguish individuals with and without language difficulties. It has been successfully used in studies of language acquisition and language disorders.

Reliability

The tool demonstrates high reliability with internal consistency (α=0.89) and stability in repeated measurements (r=0.85). Inter-rater agreement exceeds 90%.

References

Kyriakidou, K. (2007). The Greek Stress Test for Adults: Design and Application. University of Athens, Department of Psychology.
Mavroeidis, G. (2010). Study of grammatical and phonological development in adults. Hellenic Psychological Journal, 15(2), 45–60.

Keywords

Stress, Greek language, language assessment, language skills, speech therapy, psychometric tools, phonology.