The Psychometric Characteristics of Strength‐Based Parenting Scale, Parent Child Version

The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Strength‐Based Parenting Scale, parent-child version.
 
This correlational study included parents with teenagers aged 12 to 18 and teenagers aged 12 to 18 in Tehran. A total of 196 parents and 213 teenagers were selected using the convenience sampling method. Parents responded to the Strengths-Based Parenting Adult Scale (SBPA) and the Parental Self-Efficacy Scale (PSAM), while adolescents responded to the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire and the Questionnaire of Perceptions of Strengths-Based Parenting (PSBP). To assess the reliability and validity of the questionnaires, internal consistency coefficients, convergent validity, and exploratory factor analysis were utilized.
 
The exploratory factor analysis for the Strength‐Based Parenting Scale of adults revealed three factors: awareness of strengths, support, and encouragement. The significant correlation with parents' self-efficacy (p < 0.001; r = 0.42) indicates convergent validity. The reliability of the scale ranged from 0.65 to 0.89. The exploratory factor analysis for the Questionnaire of Perceptions of Strengths-Based Parenting of teenagers identified three factors: receiving attention and support, recognition, and opportunities. The significant correlation with adolescent psychological well-being (r = 0.16-0.59, p < 0.001) indicates convergent validity. The reliability of the scale ranged from 0.70 to 0.84 over time.
 
Both questionnaires are valid and reliable tools that can be used to assess parent-child interactions with an emphasis on strengths.