Analysis

The Parent-Adolescent Communication Scale (PACS) is a psychometric tool designed to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of communication between parents and adolescents. The scale examines various aspects of communication, such as openness, frequency, quality of dialogue, understanding, and mutual trust between the two parties.

Purpose

The aims of the scale are to:
Evaluate Communication Quality: Measure the quality and effectiveness of communication between parents and adolescents.
Understand Family Dynamics: Investigate how communication affects family relationships and adolescents’ emotional development.
Support Therapeutic Interventions: Contribute to the development of interventions and programs that strengthen parent-adolescent communication and relationships.
Promote Family Cohesion: Support understanding of how communication influences family cohesion and well-being.

Scoring

The scale includes statements that participants evaluate using a Likert scale, ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The statements address various aspects of communication, such as openness, honesty, and support, and the total scores provide an estimate of communication quality.

References

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