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Convergent Validity of the Finnish Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale-2 with Teachers and Parents as Raters
International Journal of Special Needs Education (2013)
  • Hannu Savolainen, Dr., University of Eastern Finland
  • Philip D. Nordness, Dr., University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • Erkko T. Sointu, University of Eastern Finland
  • Kristiina Lappalainen, University of Eastern Finland
  • Michael H. Epstein, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
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Abstract
In previous research the Finnish version of the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale-2 (Epstein,2004) has demonstrated adequate internal consistency and reliability. The purpose of the present study was to examine the convergent validity of the Finnish BERS-2 by comparing it with the Finnish version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, with teachers and parents as the raters. The results add to the research base to suggest that the Finnish BERS-2 is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing the emotional and behavioral strengths of children and youth.
Keywords
  • Strength based assessment,
  • international special education
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Publication Date
2013
Citation Information
Hannu Savolainen, Philip D. Nordness, Erkko T. Sointu, Kristiina Lappalainen, et al.. "Convergent Validity of the Finnish Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale-2 with Teachers and Parents as Raters" International Journal of Special Needs Education Vol. 16 (2013)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/philip_nordness/5/