Parental Support for Fighting Scale – PSFS
Measures adolescents' perceptions of parental support for aggressive and non-aggressive strategies to resolve conflicts.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Parental Support for Fighting Scale – PSFS was developed by Pamela Orpinas, Nicholas Murray, Steve Kelder (1999). It is designed to measure Parental support for fighting and non-violence. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Aggressive Solutions, Non-Aggressive Solutions.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Aggressive Solutions | 1,2,3,4,5 | 5 |
| Non-Aggressive Solutions | 6,7,8,9,10 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous Yes/No format.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 1. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low perception of parental support for this conflict resolution style: 0 – 0
- High perception of parental support for this conflict resolution style: 0 – 1
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.