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The Stressors of Clergy Children Inventory: reliability and validity
D L Ostrander1, C S Henry, C C Hendrix
1Department of Family Relations and Child Development, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater 74078.
Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1990
Summary
This study developed the Stressors of Clergy Children Inventory, a new tool to assess challenges faced by children of clergy. The inventory demonstrated reliability and validity, making it suitable for research on this unique population.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Religious Studies
Background:
- Children of clergy experience unique stressors.
- A validated instrument is needed to study these stressors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate the Stressors of Clergy Children Inventory.
- To establish the reliability and validity of the new inventory.
Main Methods:
- Developed a self-report survey.
- Tested for internal consistency reliability.
- Conducted construct and concurrent validity tests.
Main Results:
- The inventory demonstrated strong internal consistency reliability.
- Construct and concurrent validity tests supported the inventory's usability.
- The instrument is suitable for research applications.
Conclusions:
- The Stressors of Clergy Children Inventory is a reliable and valid research tool.
- Recommendations for refinement and future use were provided.