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Parent-child relationship disorders. Part I. Parental overprotection and the development of the Parent Protection

M Thomasgard1, W P Metz, C Edelbrock

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Columbus, USA.

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
|August 1, 1995
PubMed

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This study introduces the Parent Protection Scale (PPS) to measure parental protective behaviors in children aged 2-10. The PPS demonstrates reliability and validity for clinical and research applications in child safety.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Parental protective behaviors exist on a spectrum from neglect to overprotection.
  • These behaviors are crucial for child safety and security.
  • Existing measures may not fully capture the nuances of parental protection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a new scale measuring parental protective behaviors.
  • To assess the psychometric properties of the Parent Protection Scale (PPS).
  • To provide norms for the PPS based on child age.

Main Methods:

  • Item selection based on key dimensions of protective behaviors.
  • Factor analysis to identify underlying subscales (Supervision, Separation Problems, Dependence, Control).
  • Psychometric evaluation including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and clinical validity.

Main Results:

  • Factor analysis supported four subscales: Supervision, Separation Problems, Dependence, and Control.
  • The Parent Protection Scale (PPS) demonstrated acceptable internal consistency and reliability.
  • Clinical validity was established, and age-based norms were determined.

Conclusions:

  • The Parent Protection Scale (PPS) is a reliable and valid instrument.
  • The PPS can be used in clinical and research settings to assess parental protection.
  • Understanding parental protective behaviors is essential for child well-being.

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