Measurement Properties of the Thought Disturbance Scale of the MAYSI-2: An Assessment of Its Appropriateness for Girls

Jeremiah W. Jaggers, Whitney Howey, Patricia K. Kerig, College of Social Work, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Department of Psychology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City

Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice

Published online on June 04, 2026

Abstract

Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, Volume 24, Issue 3, Page 272-288, July 2026.
Studies informing gender-responsive programming in the juvenile justice system reveal high levels of mental health problems amongst girls; however, relatively neglected has been attention to thought disturbances. A major impediment in this regard is that ...