Normative studies provide the foundation for interpreting assessment results. By gathering responses from large, diverse groups of adolescents, parents, and teachers, we create “norms” that allow mental health professionals to compare individual results against reliable benchmarks.

Our normative data ensures that the MIASA and related assessments reflect the realities of today’s adolescents across different communities and backgrounds.

Understanding Our

Normative Research

NORMATIVE STUDY

Fall 2025

The current study includes both the school version of the youth questionnaire and the parent questionnaire. Together, these surveys help us establish accurate and culturally relevant norms for adolescent functioning.

Youth Questionnaire

  • 137 items

  • Completion time: 10–20 minutes

  • Covers 18 content scales across a wide range of areas, including:

    • Anger

    • Anxiety Disorders

    • Autistic Sensitivity

    • Emotional Distress

    • Peer Rejection

    • Post-Traumatic Stress

    • Social Engagement

    • Somatization

    • Suicidal Ideation

    • Unusual Thinking

    • Weight Issues

    • Gaming Addiction

    • School Attention-Deficit

    • School Underperformance

    • Aggression & Fighting

    • Family Support

    • Negative Peer Influences

    • Rule-Breaking

    • School Misbehavior

    • Social Media Addiction

    • Social Support

    • Substance Abuse

    • Family Isolation

    • Low Self-Esteem

    • Social Isolation

Parent Questionnaire

  • 124 items

  • Completion time: 10–20 minutes

  • Includes equivalent scales to the youth survey, plus additional items addressing sensitive areas such as:

    • Trauma history (e.g., physical or sexual abuse)

    • Stressful family circumstances

    • Sexual acting out

    • Antisocial behaviors

    • Gender-related issues

We recognize that participating in research requires trust. All surveys are completed securely, responses are kept confidential, and identifying information is protected through advanced privacy safeguards.

Your participation helps us establish the benchmarks needed for accurate adolescent mental health assessment. By contributing to this normative research, you're directly supporting better outcomes for youth, families, and communities.

Our Commitment to Participants

We truly appreciate everyone who takes the time to complete our surveys.