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This study evaluated the Greek IPPA in a non-probability sample of 432 adolescents aged 12\u201316 years from five schools in Attica (Greece). Internal consistency, item-level analyses, floor and ceiling effects, and one-factor, two-factor, correlated three-factor, and bifactor models were examined using ordinal WLSMV estimation. Relations with Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire scores were assessed. Parent Total Security and Peer Total Security showed high internal consistency (\u03b1 = 0.94 and 0.93, respectively; \u03c9 = 0.94 for both). The correlated three-factor model showed acceptable fit for the parent form and weaker fit for the peer form, while Trust and Communication were highly correlated in both forms. Bifactor indices indicated substantial general-factor saturation, although the specific Trust factors were poorly defined. Higher total security scores were associated with fewer psychosocial difficulties. 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