Tell Me a Story: A Review of Narrative Assessments for Preschoolers

The use of narrative assessments in mental health research with young children has increased significantly over the last 15 years. This article reviews 13 empirically validated narrative assessments for preschool populations. The reviewed instruments assess children's attachment relationships,...

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Published in:Child & adolescent social work journal 2007-10, Vol.24 (5), p.455-475
Main Authors: Bettmann, Joanna E, Lundahl, Brad W
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Attachment Behavior
Child psychology
Children
Language Skills
Mental health
Narratives
Preschool children
Psychological tests
Separation Anxiety
Social Work
Storytelling
Young Children
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subjects Attachment Behavior
Child psychology
Children
Language Skills
Mental health
Narratives
Preschool children
Psychological tests
Separation Anxiety
Social Work
Storytelling
Young Children
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