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This study validated the Parental Reflective Functioning Questionnaire for infants (PRFQ-I) in mothers at risk of depression. Findings suggest adjustments to response categories and analysis methods for optimal measurement of parental reflective functioning.

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  • Clinical Psychology

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  • Parental reflective functioning (PRF) is crucial for child development.
  • The Parental Reflective Functioning Questionnaire for infants (PRFQ-I) was recently developed.
  • Validating the PRFQ-I is essential for its reliable use in research and clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the PRFQ-I using Rasch modeling.
  • To assess the psychometric properties of the PRFQ-I in a sample of Danish mothers at risk of depression.
  • To refine the scoring and interpretation of the PRFQ-I.

Main Methods:

  • Rasch model analysis was applied to data from 531 Danish mothers and their infants (2-11 months).
  • Psychometric properties of the PRFQ-I subscales (Prementalizing, Certainty of Mental States, Interest and Curiosity) were evaluated.
  • Response categories and item dependencies were examined.

Main Results:

  • Seven response categories were excessive for mothers to differentiate.
  • The Prementalizing subscale demonstrated adequate psychometric properties.
  • Recoding Certainty of Mental States and Interest and Curiosity subscales improved their psychometric properties, though item dependencies were noted.

Conclusions:

  • The PRFQ-I requires adjustments in response categories and scoring for optimal measurement.
  • Curvilinear analysis is recommended for Certainty of Mental States and Interest and Curiosity subscales.
  • Further refinement, potentially by separating specific items, may enhance the PRFQ-I's utility in assessing parental reflective functioning.