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LAS™
Life Attitudes Schedule
Peter M. Lewinsohn, Ph.D. , Jennifer Langhinrichsen-Rohling, Ph.D. , Paul Rohde, Ph.D. , Richard Langford, Ph.D.
Assess life-enhancing & life-threatening behaviors to completely evaluate suicide risk in teenagers aged 15 to 20
Overview
Overview
The LAS™ is a self-report instrument for teenagers between the ages of 15 and 20 that is based on the theoretical construct of suicide proneness.
- Useful in any situation where an individual's attitudes toward his or her own life may be of concern
- short-version is ideal for follow-up testing and can measure the effectiveness of intervention or repeated assessment over time
Key Areas Measured
Key Areas Measured
- Death-related
- Psychological
- Health-related
- Physical
- Injury-related
- Self-related
- Positive
- Thoughts
- Negative
- Actions
- Feelings
Quick Reference
Age
15 to 20
Administration Type
Self
Administration Time
Long: 30 Minutes
Short: 10 Minutes
Number of Items
LAS: 96
Short: 24
Qualification Level
B
Format(s)
Handscored
Complementary Tools
ViMo™
Quick Reference
Age
15 to 20
Administration Type
Self
Administration Time
Long: 30 Minutes
Short: 10 Minutes
Number of Items
LAS: 96
Short: 24
Qualification Level
B
Format(s)
Handscored
Complementary Tools
ViMo™
Reliability and ValidityReliability and Validity
Normative DataNormative Data
Scientific Validation
The reliability and validity of both the LAS and LAS:S have been demonstrated through various studies. Detailed data are provided in the LAS Technical Manual, including
- Internal consistency reliability
- Standard error of measurement
- Construct and criterion validity
- Factorial validity
- Associations with other assessments and with suicide behavior
- Five case studies also demonstrate how the LAS assessment can be applied in clinical settings.
The LAS normative sample consisted of 1,229 high school and college undergraduate students from the Midwestern United States. The LAS:S normative sample consisted of 2,071 students of the same age group.
Pricing
Online
Assess easily online from anywhere. Includes automatic scoring and report generation.
Software
Requires software. Includes automatic scoring and report generation.
Handscored
QuikScore forms are scored by hand without reports.
Starter Kits
Starter Kits
Simulations
Simulations
KitsKits
LAS Complete Kit
LAS Complete Kit
N/A
N/A
HandscoredCA: $220.00LAS001
FormsForms
LAS Short Forms
LAS Short Forms
N/A
N/A
HandscoredCA: $67.00LAS070(Sold in packs of 25)
LAS Forms
LAS Forms
N/A
N/A
HandscoredCA: $67.00LAS050(Sold in packs of 25)
Ortiz PVAT LicensesOrtiz PVAT Licenses
Online ScoringOnline Scoring
Supplementary MaterialsSupplementary Materials
Other MaterialsOther Materials
LAS Technical Manual
LAS Technical Manual
Default TitleCA:
$73.00LAS003CA:
$73.00
LAS Item Booklets
LAS Item Booklets
Default TitleCA:
$39.00LAS040CA:
$39.00
