Scale Overview
The Consistency of Discipline Scale – Rochester Youth Development Study (RYDS) was developed by Thornberry, T. P., Lizotte, A. J., Krohn, M. D., Farnworth, M., & Jang, S. J. (1991). It is designed to measure Consistency of Discipline. The scale is intended for use with Parents and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Parent Report, Youth Report.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Parent Report |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
7 |
| Youth Report |
8,9,10,11,12 |
5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Never / Just like, 2 = Seldom, 3 = Sometimes, 4 = Often.
The scale includes 9 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 1 to 4. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Consistency of Discipline: 1 – 2
- High Consistency of Discipline: 2 – 4
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.