Assessing the psychometric properties of the Youth Externalizing Problems Screener (YEPS) in peruvian adolescents
Authors:
- Denisse Manrique-MillonesDMDenisse Manrique-Millones
- Brian Peña-CaleroBPBrian Peña-Calero
- Gabriel Joel Paredes-ValenciaGPGabriel Joel Paredes-Valencia
- María Luisa Martínez-CamachoMMMaría Luisa Martínez-Camacho
- Jesús Guerrero-AlcedoJesús Guerrero-Alcedo
- David Villarreal-ZegarraDavid Villarreal-Zegarra
- Nora WiiumNora Wiium
Open Access
- 6 April 2026
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Psychology
- Vol. 14 (1)
Abstract
Externalizing problems represent a major public health concern during adolescence. Reliable and culturally valid screening instruments are essential for eaKeywords
Funding Information
- CONCYTEC through the PROCIENCIA program (PE501088191-2024)
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