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The Parental Bonding Instrument: psychometric properties reviewed.
1School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Australia.
Psychiatric Developments
|January 1, 1989
Summary
The Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI) offers a reliable and valid self-report measure for assessing parental care and protection. This review confirms its psychometric properties, supporting its utility in research and clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychometrics
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- The Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI) is a self-report questionnaire.
- It measures fundamental dimensions of parental care and protection.
- Its utility relies on demonstrating strong psychometric characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review studies on the psychometric properties of the PBI.
- To assess the reliability and validity of the PBI.
- To determine if PBI ratings reflect actual parental characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of published studies on the PBI.
- Analysis of psychometric assessments, including reliability and validity.
- Evaluation of studies examining PBI's ability to capture actual parental traits.
Main Results:
- The PBI demonstrates satisfactory reliability across studies.
- Evidence suggests good validity for the PBI.
- The instrument appears to provide valid ratings of parental characteristics.
Conclusions:
- The Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI) is a psychometrically sound measure.
- The PBI is a useful tool for assessing perceived parental care and protection.
- Further research can build upon the established reliability and validity of the PBI.