Scale Description

The Parental Attachment Scale (PAS-6) is a psychometric tool designed to measure the quality of attachment between children or adolescents and their parents. The scale consists of 6 items that assess various dimensions of parental attachment, such as emotional closeness, communication, and trust. Participants respond to these items using a Likert scale ranging from “Not at all” to “Very much.”

Data Analysis and Use

Data analysis of the PAS-6 involves calculating the overall attachment score, which reflects the perceived quality of the child’s or adolescent’s relationship with the parent. These scores are used to explore the impact of parental attachment on psychological well-being, social adjustment, and development. The PAS-6 is widely used in research examining the importance of parental relationships in emotional and social development.

Objective

The objective of the PAS-6 is to provide a brief, yet reliable and valid tool for assessing the attachment of children or adolescents to their parents. This tool helps researchers and clinical psychologists understand the importance of parental relationships and their role in psychological development and well-being.

Calibration

Calibration of the PAS-6 is conducted using data collected from representative samples of the target population. This process involves evaluating the internal consistency of the scale, testing its reliability, and comparing the results with other attachment scales for measurement validation.

Bibliography

Kerns, K. A., & Brumariu, L. E. (2014). Attachment in middle childhood. In J. Cassidy & P. R. Shaver (Eds.), Handbook of attachment: Theory, research, and clinical applications (pp. 349-365). Guilford Press.

Scharf, M., & Mayseless, O. (2007). Putting eggs in more than one basket: A new look at developmental processes of attachment in adolescence. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2007(117), 1-22.

Gullone, E., & Robinson, K. (2005). The Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment-Revised (IPPA-R) for children: A psychometric investigation. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 12(1), 67-79.