Semantic Differential Parental Scale – SDPS
Measures the relationship between individuals' symbolic images of Mother, Father, and God with respect to maternal and paternal characteristics.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Semantic Differential Parental Scale – SDPS was developed by Antoine Vergote, Alvaro Tamayo, Luiz Pasquali, M. Bonami, M. Pattyn, & A. Custers (1969). It is designed to measure Symbolic representations of maternal, paternal, and God images. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 36 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Maternal, Paternal.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | 18 |
| Paternal | 19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36 | 18 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all associated, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = Somewhat associated, 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = Very much associated.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Internal consistency reliability is not applicable as items are analyzed using profile distance/similarity statistics rather than summed composite scores..
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.