@article{ref1,
title="A measure of adolescent potential for suicide (MAPS): development and preliminary findings",
journal="Suicide and life-threatening behavior",
year="1994",
author="Herting, Jerald R. and Thompson, Elaine Adams and Eggert, L. L.",
volume="24",
number="4",
pages="359-381",
abstract="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.",
language="",
issn="0363-0234",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}