Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment: A multiple applications Tool in a Social Emotional Learning Intervention
Sr No:
Page No:
33-43
Language:
English
Authors:
Leonidou Pagona*, Kartasidou Lefkothea
Received:
2025-10-11
Accepted:
2025-11-26
Published Date:
2025-12-05
Abstract:
Objective: Α gap seems to exist in research concerning the implementation of Social
Emotional Learning interventions for students with disabilities in special education schools. The
aim of the particular paper, within the framework of a broader research, is to highlight the
multiple applications of Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) in a
SEL Intervention in a Special Education School in Greece. Method: A mixed-method research
design was applied, as with the combination of quantitative and qualitative methods the weak
points of each method are compensated separately. In this paper, though, only the assessment
process through ASEBA is going to be presented, so as to point out its multiple applications. In
this multiple case study 3 teachers and a parent of each of the 3 students participated. Findings:
So, an overall improvement was perceived concerning the behavior of all students, although
different perceptions were noticed e.g. in terms of context, as it became evident in the social
validity measures. Implication for Practice and Research: ASEBA is a valuable tool for
screening procedure, assessing behavior change and social validity in SEL interventions through
its multi-informant approach, detailed subscales and normative data. our findings contribute to
both in-service and novice teachers’ or researchers’ knowledge about how to use a multipurpose
tool like Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) in the assessment
process of a SEL intervention program. Furthermore, an important aspect of our article is that
social validity is addressed, which is quite sidelined in research and in practice, even though it
constitutes a crucial aspect of any intervention program.
Keywords:
Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA); Social Emotional Learning (SEL) intervention program; behavior problems; measurement of change; social validity; intellectual disability.