Argentinean Scale on Perceptions of Relationships with Parents for Children 8–12 Years of Age
Measures children's perceptions of their relationships with their parents across dimensions of acceptance, control, and autonomy.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Argentinean Scale on Perceptions of Relationships with Parents for Children 8–12 Years of Age was developed by M. C. Richaud de Minzi (2005). It is designed to measure Children’s Perceptions of Parental Relationships. The scale is intended for use with Children aged 8–12 years.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 32 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Acceptance, Accepted Control, Strict Control, Pathological Control, Extreme Autonomy.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance | 1,3,8,11,17,20,26,29 | 8 |
| Accepted Control | 1,2,4,12,18,21,24,32 | 8 |
| Strict Control | 15,22,28 | 3 |
| Pathological Control | 5,9,10,13,14,19,21,25,27,30 | 10 |
| Extreme Autonomy | 6,7,16,23,31 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = No, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Yes.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 32 to 96. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low perception of parental involvement/control: 32 – 53
- Moderate perception of parental involvement/control: 54 – 75
- High perception of parental involvement/control: 76 – 96
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha: Acceptance (Mother: 0.92, Father: 0.89), Strict Control (Mother: 0.81, Father: 0.75), Accepted Control (Mother: 0.75, Father: 0.75), Pathological Control (Mother: 0.72, Father: 0.81), Extreme Autonomy (Mother: 0.60, Father: 0.60).
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.