Parental Attitudes Toward Discipline – Chicago Youth Development Study (PATD-CYDS)
Measures parental attitudes regarding the avoidance of discipline and the perceived effectiveness of their disciplinary practices.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Parental Attitudes Toward Discipline – Chicago Youth Development Study (PATD-CYDS) was developed by Tolan, P. H., Gorman-Smith, D., & Henry, D. B. (2000). It is designed to measure Parental discipline attitudes and effectiveness. The scale is intended for use with Parents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Avoidance of Discipline, Discipline Effectiveness.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Avoidance of Discipline | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | 7 |
| Discipline Effectiveness | 8,9,10,11,12 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Almost never (Items 1-10) / Not really (Items 11-12), 2 = Half of the time (Items 11-12 only), 3 = Sometimes (Items 1-10) / Usually (Items 11-12), 5 = Often (Items 1-10 only).
The scale includes 10 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 5. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low (Indicates higher avoidance of discipline or lower perceived effectiveness): 1 – 2
- Moderate: 2 – 4
- High (Indicates lower avoidance of discipline or higher perceived effectiveness): 4 – 5
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.