BehaviourFamily ServicesParentingSupport ServicesToolsYouthPeer Friendships Scale for Teenagers
Author(s): Child Trends for the Templeton Foundation
Collection Method: Self-Report Questionnaire
Scoring Method: Uses a 0-4 scales with the following ratings and answer options: (0) Nothing at all like me; (1) A little like me; (2) Somewhat like me; (3) A lot like me; (4) Exactly like me. Lower scores indicate a better peer friendships of the young person
Number of questions: 4
Price: Free
Key Points:
- The tool measures the young person’s ability to make friends and sustain positive friendships with their peers
- Suitable for use in any program working with young people
- The tool has excellent reliability and should be used in conjunction with the Peer Friendships Scale for Parents
This tool was created by Child Trends for the Templeton Foundation, and is typically free to use for not-for-profit organizations.