Inventory Description

The IPPA-75 is a psychometric tool developed to measure the attachment bonds that adolescents have with their parents and peers. The tool includes 75 questions aimed at assessing the quality and security of these relationships.

Data Analysis and Use

Data collected through the IPPA-75 can be analyzed in various ways, such as using factor analysis, reliability analysis, and comparative analysis between groups. The tool is widely used in psychological research to understand the role of attachment bonds in the emotional and social development of adolescents.

Objective

The primary objective of the IPPA-75 is to assess adolescents’ perceptions of the support, trust, and communication they receive from their parents and peers. This information can be used to understand how these relationships impact the development and well-being of young people.

Calibration

The calibration of the IPPA-75 involves the development of scales to measure the different dimensions of attachment, such as trust, communication, and acceptance. The resulting scores can be compared to normative scores from reference samples to determine the level of attachment in each dimension.

Bibliography

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Armsden, G. C., McCauley, E., Greenberg, M. T., Burke, P. M., & Mitchell, J. R. (1990). Parent and peer attachment in early adolescent depression. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 18(6), 683-697.

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