Parent-Child Communication about Smoking – H/L ATS
Measures the frequency of parent-child communication and parental attitudes regarding youth tobacco use.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Parent-Child Communication about Smoking – H/L ATS was developed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2007). It is designed to measure Parent-child communication about smoking. The scale is intended for use with Parents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 4 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Communication Frequency, Parental Perception and Attitude.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Frequency | 1,2 | 2 |
| Parental Perception and Attitude | 3,4 | 2 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: Item 1-2: 1 = Never, Item 1-2: 2 = Once, Item 1-2: 3 = Twice, Item 1-2: 4 = Three or more times, Item 3: 1 = You are sure that your child does not smoke, Item 3: 2 = You believe that your child does not smoke, Item 3: 3 = You do not know whether your child smokes or not, Item 3: 4 = You suspect that your child smokes, Item 3: 5 = You are sure that your child smokes, Item 4: 1 = It would please me very much, Item 4: 2 = It would please me somewhat, Item 4: 3 = It would neither please nor displease me, Item 4: 4 = It would displease me somewhat, Item 4: 5 = It would displease me very much.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
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.