Understanding Our Normative Research
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.
NORMATIVE STUDY
Spring 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
132 items + 3 demographic questions
Completion time: 10–20 minutes
Covers 18 content scales across a wide range of areas, including:
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Anger
Anxiety Disorders
Emotional Distress
Posttraumatic Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Thought Disorder
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School Attention-Deficit
School Misbehavior
School Underperformance
Self-Esteem
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Autistic Sensitivity
Disobedience
Family Support
Negative Peer Influences
Peer Rejection
Social Support
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Gaming Addiction
Social Media Addiction
Substance Abuse
Weight Issues
Parent Questionnaire
105 items + 11 demographic questions
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
Completion time: 10–20 minutes
WHY IT MATTERS
Our Commitment to Participants
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.
By contributing to our normative research, participants help advance the field of adolescent mental health assessment—and support better outcomes for youth, families, and communities.
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