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Kousar Dadkhah Tehrani1, Mina Hasanpour1, Zahra Amanollahi2
1Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:
BackgroundNo validated Persian version of the short-form Child Parental Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire (Child-PARQ) has been available for Iranian populations. The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties, internal consistency, and factor structure of the Persian short form of the Child-PARQ among Iranian adolescents.MethodsA total of 1075 adolescents aged 12-17 years participated in this cross-sectional study. Participants completed the Persian Child-PARQ, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, and the WHO-5 Well-Being Index. Data were analyzed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, reliability tests, and validity assessments.ResultsThe EFA and CFA supported a two-factor model, Warmth/Affection and Rejection which demonstrated excellent model fit. Internal consistency was high across both forms. Convergent and discriminant validity were confirmed through significant correlations with SDQ and WHO-5. ROC analysis supported criterion validity. Measurement invariance was established across gender, and developmental comparisons indicated higher perceived rejection among adolescents relative to adults.ConclusionThe Persian short-form Child-PARQ demonstrated robust psychometric properties and a stable two-factor structure, making it a reliable and valid tool for assessing perceived parental acceptance and rejection among Iranian adolescents. Although suitable for large-scale research and screening, its moderate discriminative power suggests that the long form is preferable for clinical assessments.
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