Description
The Adolescent at Risk Screening Scale (ARSS) is a screening instrument designed to identify at-risk adolescents with potential risk in one or more of 4 dimensions Academic, Psychological, Social, Emotional, and Behavioural risk. It consists of 63 items on a 5-point Likert scale. It can be administered as a self-report questionnaire in a group setting or individually for screening or research purposes. The time required to complete the full assessment ranges from 25 to 30 minutes. It is a practical and user-friendly screening scale for adolescents that could be used in a variety of settings. This tool is intended for identifying at-risk adolescents aged 13 to 16 who are thought to be at risk for future problems. The same form can be used for both boys and girls.
