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Development and preliminary validation of the contextual connection scale for adolescents (CCSA)

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This paper presents the development and validation of the Échelle d'affiliation contextuelle pour adolescents (EACA; Contextual Connection Scale for Adolescents, CCSA) within the framework of Bronfenbrenner's bioecological model (1995). This instrument comprises three subscales measuring connections in three different contexts: family, school, and peers. Two studies have been conducted with 1959 French adolescents to (1) test and confirm a three factor structure one factor per context and (2) evaluate criterion validity. The results show that this scale has good psychometric qualities and provides original and relevant materials for research and application.