Parent-Adolescent Communication Scale – Chinese Version

Description

Parent-child communication refers to the process of exchanging information, ideas, opinions, emotions, and attitudes between parents and their children within the family. Effective communication is often considered a central feature of good family functioning. As children gradually enter adolescence and begin to develop a clearer sense of their identity and competencies, the importance of communication becomes even more pronounced. Family communication forms the basis of family harmony; good communication fosters positive interaction patterns among family members, reducing the likelihood of problematic interaction patterns and, consequently, the risk of psychological issues among family members. After entering adolescence, the family’s influence on adolescents’ psychological development does not diminish; rather, it becomes linked to the developmental tasks of their specific age stage. Although the influence of schools and peers on adolescents’ psychological development gradually increases during this time, the family’s impact on individual development remains long-lasting and profound. Adolescents still highly seek understanding and support from their parents.

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Purpose

The aim is to study the importance of parent-child communication during adolescence and how it affects emotional connections and problem-solving within the family dynamic.

Test Year

The studies referenced were conducted around the years 2000 to 2022.

Administration Method and Scoring

The Parent-Adolescent Communication Scale (PACS) was administered through methods such as online surveys distributed via WeChat in various educational settings. The scale comprises two subscales and uses a 5-point Likert scale for scoring, with items scored as follows: 1=Very Disagree, 2=Somewhat Disagree, 3=Neutral, 4=Somewhat Agree, 5=Very Agree. Scores from the problematic communication subscale are reversed so that a higher total score indicates better communication.

Reliability and Validity

Reliability and validity information is not explicitly stated in the provided content.

Factors and Subscales

The PACS consists of two subscales:
– 开放性沟通 (Open Communication)
– 问题性沟通 (Problematic Communication)

Keywords

Parent-child communication, adolescence, emotional connection, family dynamics, problematic communication

Items in Chinese

1. 我可以与父母讨论我对人或事的看法，而不必觉得尴尬或有所顾忌。
2. 有时我怀疑父母对我说的话是否真实。
3. 我的父母总是很专注地听我讲话。
4. 有时我害怕向父母提出自己的要求。
5. 我的父母经常对我说一些不该说的话。
6. 我父母不用问我就可以说出我的感受。
7. 我很满意自己和父母的谈话方式。
8. 假如我遇到困难，可以告诉我的父母。
9. 我可以很坦率地表达对我父母的情感。
10. 当我和父母之间闹别扭时，我就不和他们说话。
11. 我很小心地选择与父母的谈话内容。
12. 当与父母谈话时，我经常说一些不该说的话。
13. 当我问父母问题时，他们会诚实地回答我。
14. 我的父母会尽力去理解我。
15. 我避免与父母谈论某些方面的的话题。
16. 我觉得与父母一起讨论问题很容易。
17. 我可以很容易地向父母表达我所有的真实情感。
18. 我父母惹我心烦。
19. 当父母生我气时，他们会羞辱我。
20. 我不可能告诉父母我对某些事情的真实感受。

Items in English

1. I can discuss my views on people or things with my parents without feeling awkward or hesitant.
2. Sometimes I doubt the truthfulness of what my parents say.
3. My parents always listen to me attentively.
4. Sometimes I am afraid to express my needs to my parents.
5. My parents often say things they shouldn’t.
6. My parents can tell my feelings without me having to say anything.
7. I am satisfied with the way I talk to my parents.
8. If I face difficulties, I can tell my parents.
9. I can express my feelings toward my parents openly.
10. When I have a disagreement with my parents, I don’t talk to them.
11. I am careful in choosing what to talk about with my parents.
12. I often say things I shouldn’t when talking to my parents.
13. When I ask my parents questions, they answer honestly.
14. My parents try their best to understand me.
15. I avoid discussing certain topics with my parents.
16. I find it easy to discuss issues with my parents.
17. I can easily express all my true feelings to my parents.
18. My parents annoy me.
19. When my parents get angry with me, they humiliate me.
20. I cannot tell my parents my true feelings about certain things.

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