A Measure of Adolescent Potential for Suicide (MAPS): Development and Preliminary Findings

Leona L. Eggert · Elaine Adams Thompson · Jerald R. Herting

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This paper describes an instrument designed to assess the suicide potential of youth 14-18 years of age who are at risk for suicidal behaviors. A comprehensive measurement theory provides the basis for three central constructs in the Measure of Adolescent Potential for Suicide (MAPS): direct suicide risk factors, related risk factors, and protective factors. The MAPS entails an introductory questionnaire followed by a computer-assisted, structured interview. Two samples were used to examine psychometric properties of the MAPS (n = 43; n = 123). Results revealed generally strong validity (content, criterion, construct) and reliability (internal consistency) for the MAPS. Further verification studies with large and diverse samples are warranted.

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