Internal structure of the Parenting Practices Scales in a vulnerable sample: a confirmatory factor analysis

Abstract The objective of this study was to assess the internal structure of the Brazilian version of the Parenting Practices Scales, examining its dimensionality and the internal consistency of their subscales in a sample of vulnerable young individuals (N = 452). The six-factor structure was replicated through Confirmatory Factor Analysis; however, Cronbach’s alpha values for two factors indicated poor internal consistency: autonomy granting (α = 0.55) and punitive control (α = 0.51). Considering the correlations between the factors and the theoretical framework, a 2nd-order structure was performed, evidencing two correlated latent dimensions: demandingness and responsiveness. This model presented a good fit to the data and the 2nd latent dimensions achieved satisfactory internal consistency. The results were discussed considering sociocultural-related issues. Recommendations about the usage of this instrument were made, regarding both assessment and intervention contexts.

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Main Authors:	PINHEIRO-CAROZZO,Nádia Prazeres, GATO,Jorge Júlio de Carvalho Valadas, FONTAINE,Anne Marie Germaine Victorine, MURTA,Sheila Giardini
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Programa de Pós-Graduação em Psicologia, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas 2020
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-166X2020000100705
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