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.98). In addition, it is strongly correlated with the WIAT-II reading composite scores (r = .78;
Wilkinson & Robertson, 2006).
Procedure
Recruitment and Informed Consent
Participants were recruited from Collin County Juvenile Probation or Changes Outpatient
of Frisco. As a first step, Collin County Juvenile Probation3 or Changes Outpatient of Frisco
staff provided the researcher with a list of names and contact information of all juveniles in their
facilities. The researcher contacted the parents/guardians of all juveniles with study information
as part of the consent process. They were then given the opportunity to ask the researcher any
questions about the study and to consent or decline their child's participation in the study.
Once parental consent was completed, the researcher asked each individual youth if he or
she would like to participate in the study. They were provided study information and any
questions were answered. Informed assent was obtained from each participant prior to his or her
involvement in the study.
Standardized Measures
First, demographic information was obtained from participants. To determine suitability
for the study, the WRAT-4 was administered to assess each individual's reading level. If the
juvenile's reading abilities were determined to be below a fourth grade reading level, the
participant was thanked and excused. Assessing a potential participant's reading level in the
beginning of the study was critical as it ensured that all participants were able to successfully
3 Initially, a passive consent procedure was implemented at the juvenile detention center. However, approximately
one month into the study, a change in administration policy required an active consent process, as detailed here.
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Sharf, Allyson J. External Validation of the MMPI-A-RF with Youth with Mental Health Needs: A Systematic Examination of Symptom-Based Correlates and Interpretive Statements, dissertation, August 2019; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1538766/m1/47/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .