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Development and Validation of the Parenting Skill Use Diary (PSUD) in a Nationally Representative Sample
Oliver Lindhiem1, Rachel A Vaughn-Coaxum1, Janelle Higa2
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh.
Summary
A new daily diary, the Parenting Skill Use Diary (PSUD), effectively measures parenting skills. It reliably differentiates between parents of children with and without behavioral disorders.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Assessing effective parenting skills is crucial for child development.
- Existing methods may not capture the nuances of daily parenting practices.
- A reliable tool is needed to quantify evidence-based parenting techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Parenting Skill Use Diary (PSUD).
- To assess the psychometric properties of a daily diary for measuring parenting skills.
- To quantify the use of evidence-based parenting techniques in daily life.
Main Methods:
- Iterative development using a "common elements" approach.
- Online daily administration of the PSUD for seven days.
- Nationally representative sample (N=1,570) of parents/guardians with children aged 5-12.
Main Results:
- The PSUD captured significant between-person variability in parent management skills.
- A weekly summary score distinguished parents of children with vs. without Conduct Disorder (AUC=.72).
- The PSUD score also differentiated parents of children with vs. without Oppositional Defiant Disorder (AUC=.70).
Conclusions:
- The Parenting Skill Use Diary (PSUD) demonstrates reliability and validity.
- The PSUD is a valuable research tool for examining differences in parenting skills.
- Daily diary methodology effectively captures parenting skill use.
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