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The father-daughter relationship rating scale
Jennie Brown1, Laura A Thompson, David Trafimow
1Department of Psychology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces 88003, USA. jinnbron@nmsu.edu
Psychological Reports
|March 20, 2002
Summary
This study introduces a new 9-item scale to assess girls' perceived relationships with their fathers. The scale demonstrates strong internal consistency and a clear factor structure for reliable measurement.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Family Studies
- Measurement
Background:
- Assessing father-daughter relationships is crucial for understanding adolescent development.
- Existing measures may not adequately capture the nuances of these perceptions.
- A reliable and valid scale is needed to quantify father-daughter relationship quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a brief, psychometrically sound scale for measuring perceived father-daughter relationships.
- To provide a tool for researchers and clinicians studying family dynamics.
Main Methods:
- Development of a 9-item self-report questionnaire.
- Internal consistency analysis using Cronbach's alpha.
- Factor analysis to determine the underlying structure of the scale.
Main Results:
- The 9-item scale exhibited high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = .89).
- Factor analysis revealed a clear and interpretable factor structure.
- The scale effectively measures perceived father-daughter relationship quality.
Conclusions:
- The newly developed 9-item scale is a reliable and valid instrument.
- This scale can be utilized in research and clinical practice to assess father-daughter relationships.
- Further validation in diverse populations is warranted.