Negative Life Events Scale (NLES)ΒΆ
The NLES focuses on family, community, and school-based stressors that children may be exposed to and are known to be related to negative physical and mental health outcomes. Children are asked to rate whether the event occurred and their level of resulting stress.
Domains Assessed: Distress Tolerance, Trauma
Note: The NLES is administered to participants ages 8-18.
References: Sandler, I.N., Wolchik, S.A., Braver, S.L. & Fogas, B. (1991). Stability and quality of life events and psychological symptomatology in children of divorce. American Journal of Community Psychology, 19(4), 501-520.
Time to Complete: 10 minutes
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