Attitudes Toward Attachment Scale
Evaluates the extent to which expectant fathers endorse promoting attachment security in their infants.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Attitudes Toward Attachment Scale was developed by Thomas, Clare R.; Collins, Christopher C.; Aytuglu, Alp; Brown, Geoffrey L. (2023). It is designed to measure Attitudes toward infant attachment security. The scale is intended for use with Expectant fathers.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 4 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Emotional Security, Safety, Trust, Independence/Exploration.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Emotional Security | 1 | 1 |
| Safety | 2 | 1 |
| Trust | 3 | 1 |
| Independence/Exploration | 4 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all important, 2 = Somewhat important, 3 = Important, 4 = Very important.
Scoring
Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of α = .70.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.