Parental Attachment Scale – PAS
Measures the strength of an individual's attachment to their parents, focusing on identification, communication, and perceived support.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Parental Attachment Scale – PAS was developed by Constance L. Chapple (2003). It is designed to measure Parental Attachment. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and young adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 6 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Mother Attachment, Father Attachment, General Parental Attachment.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Mother Attachment | 2,4,5 | 3 |
| Father Attachment | 1,6 | 2 |
| General Parental Attachment | 3 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly Agree / Certainly, 2 = Agree / Probably, 3 = Undecided / Maybe, 4 = Doubt it, 5 = Don't know.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 6 to 30. Interpretation guidelines:
- Weak Attachment: 6 – 14
- Moderate Attachment: 15 – 22
- Strong Attachment: 23 – 30
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.