Scale Overview
The Stressful Life Events – Rochester Youth Development Study (RYDS) was developed by Stern, S. B., & Smith, C. A. (1995). It is designed to measure Stressful Life Events. The scale is intended for use with Parents and Youth.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 18 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Parent Items, Youth Items.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Parent Items |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 |
10 |
| Youth Items |
11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 |
8 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = No, 2 = Yes.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 8 to 20. Interpretation guidelines:
- Higher scores indicate higher levels of stress in the parent's or child's life.: 8 – 20
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.