Children’s Beliefs About Parental Divorce Scale – CBAPS

It would upset me if other kids asked a lot of questions about my parents.

It was usually my father's fault when my parents had a fight.

I sometimes worry that both my parents will want to live without me.

When my family was unhappy it was usually because of my mother.

My parents will always live apart.

My parents often argue with each other after I misbehave.

I like talking to my friends as much now as I used to.

My father is usually a nice person.

It's possible that both my parents will never want to see me again.

My mother is usually a nice person.

If I behave better I might be able to bring my family back together.

My parents would probably be happier if I were never born.

I like playing with my friends as much now as I used to.

When my family was unhappy it was usually because of something my father said or did.

I sometimes worry that I'll be left all alone.

Often I have a bad time when I'm with my mother.

My family will probably do things together just like before.

My parents probably argue more when I'm with them than when I'm gone.

I'd rather be alone than play with other kids.

My father caused most of the trouble in my family.

I feel that my parents still love me.

My mother caused most of the trouble.

My parents will probably see that they have made a mistake and get back together again.

My parents are happier when I'm with them than when I'm not.

My friends and I do many things together.

There are a lot of things about my father I like.

I sometimes think that one day I may have to go live with a friend or relative.

My mother is more good than bad.

I sometimes think that my parents will one day live together again.

I can make my parents unhappy with each other by what I say or do.

My friends understand how I feel about my parents.

My father is more good than bad.

I feel my parents still like me.

There are a lot of things about my mother I like.

I sometimes think that once my parents realize how much I want them to they'll live together again.

My parents would probably still be living together if it weren't for me.