Factor structure of the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters-II (MESSY-II)

► The MESSY II is the re-normed parent rating version of children's social skills. ► A three factor solution for social skills was established for the MESSY II. ► The inappropriate social factor for the original MESSY became two factors in the re-norming. ► Factor structure of the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters-II (MESSY-II).