Translation and Validation of Parent as Social Context Questionnaire

Abstract

The primary aim of this study was to assess the validity of the Urdu-translated version of the Parents as Social Context Questionnaire (PASCQ) for both mothers and fathers forms in a Pakistani adolescent population. The scale measures six dimensions of parenting, which are classified into supportive dimensions (i.e., affection, consistency, and encouragement of independence) and unsupportive dimensions (i.e., disapproval, disorganization, and pressure). The Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted using AMOS-21 with respect to the factorial validity and model fit. It was found that the fit indices for the original models were inadequate, however, after removing the poor loading items and adding logically possible error covariances, the model fit significantly improved. Overall, the final models produced acceptable fit indices (CFI and IFI > .90, RMSEA < .08) and retained the multidimensional structure of the scale. These findings offer robust psychometric support for the application of the PASCQ in the context of Pakistani adolescents. The validated adaptation of the questionnaire is a welcome addition to the field with implications for future research involving parent–adolescent relationships and implementing interventions sensitive to the context of the family. Limitations include adolescent-specific population. The future recommendations incorporates obtaining sample from various demographics and investigating the stability of the construct over time.