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[Development of a Measurement Instrument for Parenting Behavior of Primary Caregivers in Early Childhood]
Sun Jung Park1, Kyung Ah Kang2
1Department of Nursing, Yeoju Institute of Technology, Yeoju, Korea.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument to measure the parenting behavior of primary caregivers of children in early childhood.
Methods:
An instrument was developed according to Devellis's instrument development process. The participants in this study who completed the main survey were 370 mothers and grandmothers. The survey was conducted from June 1 to July 30, 2014, and collected data were analyzed using item analysis, half-split reliability and Cronbach's alpha coefficient, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, convergent validity.
Results:
The factor structure of the instrument showed the cumulative variance as 55.7% in the factor analysis. As a result of a confirmatory factor analysis, a four-factor structure was found to be appropriate, and the construct validity and convergent validity of the instrument were thereby confirmed. The finalized parenting behavior instrument consisted of 26 items and four independent factors: affectionate, laissez-faire, educational and impulsive. A five-point Likert scale was employed, and a higher score in a particular factor showed that most of the behaviors belonged to the factor.
Conclusion:
The instrument developed in this study was found to be reliable and valid, and can be used to develop parent-child relationship building.
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