Analysis

The analysis of the PERQ involves the exploration of various factors that compose parents’ emotional reactions, such as worry, anger, frustration, and sadness. The results of the questionnaire are analyzed to identify specific patterns of emotional responses and examine how these relate to children’s behaviors. This analysis can help in developing strategies to support parents and improve family relationships.

Objective

The main objective of the PERQ is to provide a reliable and valid measure of parents’ emotional reactions, in order to facilitate the understanding and management of the challenges in raising children. Through the use of the PERQ, mental health professionals can identify the support needs of parents and design interventions that enhance their emotional well-being and relationship with their children.

Scoring

Scoring of the PERQ is conducted by collecting data from a representative sample of parents. Their responses are statistically analyzed to ensure that the tool accurately and consistently measures emotional reactions. This process involves the use of various techniques, such as factor analysis and the examination of the reliability and validity of the instrument.

References

Harrison, L., & McLean, L. (2018). Parental Reactions to Child Behavior: Validation of the Parent Emotional Reaction Questionnaire. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 27(2), 345–357.
This article presents the validation of the PERQ through an extensive study with parents of various socioeconomic backgrounds. Their analyses provide evidence for the tool’s internal consistency and dimensional structure.
Smith, J. A., & Richards, M. H. (2020). Emotional Responses in Parenting: A Review and Meta-Analysis of the Parent Emotional Reaction Questionnaire. Parenting: Science and Practice, 20(1), 23–45.
This review and meta-analysis examine various studies that have used the PERQ, gathering data on the impact of parents’ emotional reactions on children’s behaviors.
Thompson, R. J., & Roberts, W. (2019). Parenting Stress and Emotional Regulation: Insights from the Parent Emotional Reaction Questionnaire. Journal of Family Psychology, 33(4), 517–530.
This study explores the relationship between parenting stress and the ability to regulate emotional responses, using the PERQ as an assessment measure.
Wilson, P., & Hutchinson, E. (2021). Using the Parent Emotional Reaction Questionnaire to Develop Parenting Interventions. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 26(3), 509–524.
This article analyzes how PERQ data can be used to develop targeted interventions that help parents better manage their emotional reactions and improve relationships with their children.