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Beyzanur Çalışkan1, Lütfü İlgar1
1Development of the Parenting Regret Scale, Department of Guidance and Psychological Counselling, Istanbul Biruni University, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Psychological Reports
|August 16, 2025
Summary
This study developed and validated the Parenting Regret Scale (PRS-TR) for mothers and fathers. The scale reliably measures intrinsic and extrinsic factors of parental regret, offering accurate assessment for parents.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Parenting Research
- Measurement Tools
Background:
- Parental regret is a significant psychological construct impacting parental well-being.
- Existing tools for assessing parental regret may lack comprehensive validation.
- Understanding the nuances of parental regret is crucial for mental health support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a reliable and valid measurement tool for assessing parental regret.
- To identify intrinsic and extrinsic factors contributing to parental regret.
- To provide a psychometrically sound instrument for research and clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were employed.
- Validity was assessed using convergent-divergent and criterion-related methods.
- Reliability was examined using Cronbach's alpha and the Spearman-Brown coefficient.
Main Results:
- EFA revealed a 21-item, two-factor structure: intrinsic and extrinsic regret.
- CFA confirmed the two-factor structure with supportive model fit indices.
- The Parenting Regret Scale (PRS-TR) demonstrated strong validity and reliability (Cronbach's α = .943).
Conclusions:
- The PRS-TR is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring parental regret in Turkish parents.
- The scale effectively captures both internal psychological and external circumstantial aspects of parenting regret.
- This tool can aid in understanding and addressing parental regret in diverse populations.
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