Alabama Parenting Questionnaire – Short Form (APQ-SF)
Measures parenting practices across three dimensions: positive parenting, inconsistent discipline, and poor supervision.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Alabama Parenting Questionnaire – Short Form (APQ-SF) was developed by Elgar, F. J., Waschbusch, D. A., Dadds, M. R., & Sigvaldason, N. (2007). It is designed to measure Parenting practices. The scale is intended for use with Parents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 9 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Positive Parenting, Inconsistent Discipline, Poor Supervision.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Parenting | 1,6,7 | 3 |
| Inconsistent Discipline | 2,4,9 | 3 |
| Poor Supervision | 3,5,8 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Never, 2 = Almost Never, 3 = Sometimes, 4 = Often, 5 = Always.
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 Varies by subscale.
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.