ERIC Number: EJ1022148
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 8
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Development of an Instrument to Assess Parent-College Child Communication Regarding Alcohol Use Behaviors
Chaney, Beth H.; Cremeens, Jennifer
American Journal of Health Education, v44 n5 p265-272 2013
Background: Past research suggests that parent-child communication can serve as protective factors to reduce alcohol misuse among college-aged children. Purpose: This article presents the methodology used and preliminary findings for developing and validating an instrument to assess parent-college student communication regarding alcohol use. During November 2011, a convenience sample of 208 parents of students attending a large, southeastern university was recruited to participate. Methods: A rigorous process of test development was used to develop and test a 47-item instrument. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to investigate desired variable measurement of the underlying constructs for selected items. Results: EFA findings revealed that items measured 3 factors, including constructs from social cognitive theory, self-efficacy of parents to communicate with child, and outcome expectations. Moreover, the results support reliability of these items to measure self-efficacy and outcome expectations of parents. Discussion: Preliminary results suggest that the survey has evidence for producing valid and reliable scores. Translation to Practice: Further testing and validating this instrument will provide a mechanism for assessing parent--college child communication as a protective factor for high-risk drinking behaviors among college students.
Descriptors: Test Construction, Parent Child Relationship, Interpersonal Communication, Alcohol Abuse, Drinking, College Students, Factor Analysis, Social Theories, Social Cognition, Self Efficacy, Expectation, Parent Attitudes, Test Bias, Test Items, Student Motivation, Cognitive Processes, Student Attitudes, Questionnaires, Interviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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