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[Development of the Parenting in Adolescence Scale (PAS)]
1Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences, Ochanomizu University, Ohtsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8610, Japan. nrn16542@nifty.com
Shinrigaku Kenkyu : the Japanese Journal of Psychology
|September 26, 2013
Summary
This study introduces the Parenting in Adolescence Scale (PAS), a new tool to measure parental acceptance, psychological control, and monitoring. The PAS demonstrates strong reliability and validity for assessing adolescent-parent relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Family Studies
Context:
- Parenting styles significantly influence adolescent development and well-being.
- Existing measures may not fully capture the nuances of adolescent-parent interactions.
- A validated scale is needed to assess parenting dimensions in adolescents.
Purpose:
- To develop and validate the Parenting in Adolescence Scale (PAS).
- To assess the psychometric properties of the PAS, including reliability and validity.
- To provide a reliable instrument for measuring key parenting dimensions.
Summary:
- The Parenting in Adolescence Scale (PAS) was developed based on Schaefer's (1965) three-factor model.
- Factor analysis identified three dimensions: Acceptance, Psychological Control, and Parental Monitoring.
- The PAS demonstrated good internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct/concurrent validity.
Impact:
- Provides researchers and clinicians with a psychometrically sound tool for assessing parenting in adolescence.
- Facilitates further research into the relationship between parenting styles and adolescent outcomes.
- Aids in understanding and potentially improving parent-adolescent dynamics.
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