Psychometric Evaluation of the Multidimensional Assessment of Parenting Scale in LGBTQIA+ Parents.

IF 3.5 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Assessment Pub Date : 2024-10-23 DOI:10.1177/10731911241289501

Violeta J Rodriguez, Qimin Liu

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Abstract

In LGBTQIA+ adults, 36% are parents, but there are a limited number of parenting scales that have undergone psychometric evaluation in LGBTQIA+ parents. This study assessed the Multidimensional Assessment of Parenting Scale (MAPS) in LGBTQIA+ parents, addressing a gap in parenting scales considering both positive and negative aspects for this group. Our study includes two racially and ethnically diverse national samples of parents (n = 2,299, mean age = 37.05 years, 32.84% LGBTQIA+). We explored measurement invariance between LGBTQIA+ and non-LGBTQIA+ parents. The analysis revealed a modest fit for configural and metric invariance, indicating the MAPS structure and item loadings were consistent across groups, although scalar invariance was only partially supported. Subscales showed good internal consistency for both parent groups. Importantly, following false discovery rate corrections, interactions between LGBTQIA+ status and specific MAPS subscales (supportiveness, physical control) were significantly, but differentially, related to various child psychopathology dimensions, suggesting parenting impacts may differ for LGBTQIA+ families. These findings underscore the importance of including LGBTQIA+ perspectives in parenting research to develop tailored interventions that address their unique strengths and challenges. Acknowledging and supporting the diverse experiences of LGBTQIA+ parents can enhance targeted resources and interventions, contributing to better outcomes for all families.

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LGBTQIA+ 家长多维养育评估量表的心理测量学评估。

在 LGBTQIA+ 成年人中，有 36% 为人父母，但针对 LGBTQIA+ 父母进行心理测量评估的养育量表数量有限。本研究评估了 LGBTQIA+ 父母的多维养育评估量表（MAPS），弥补了养育量表在考虑该群体的积极和消极方面方面的空白。我们的研究包括两个不同种族和民族的全国父母样本（n = 2,299，平均年龄 = 37.05 岁，32.84% 为 LGBTQIA+）。我们探讨了 LGBTQIA+ 和非 LGBTQIA+ 父母之间的测量不变性。分析表明，虽然标度不变性仅得到部分支持，但配置不变性和度量不变性适度吻合，表明 MAPS 结构和项目负荷在不同群体之间是一致的。两个父代群体的子量表显示出良好的内部一致性。重要的是，经过误发现率校正后，LGBTQIA+ 身份与特定 MAPS 子量表（支持性、身体控制）之间的交互作用与各种儿童心理病理学维度有显著但不同的关系，这表明养育方式对 LGBTQIA+ 家庭的影响可能有所不同。这些发现强调了将 LGBTQIA+ 视角纳入育儿研究的重要性，以便针对他们独特的优势和挑战制定有针对性的干预措施。承认并支持 LGBTQIA+ 家长的不同经历可以增强有针对性的资源和干预措施，从而为所有家庭带来更好的结果。

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Assessment PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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8.90

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2.60%

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期刊介绍： Assessment publishes articles in the domain of applied clinical assessment. The emphasis of this journal is on publication of information of relevance to the use of assessment measures, including test development, validation, and interpretation practices. The scope of the journal includes research that can inform assessment practices in mental health, forensic, medical, and other applied settings. Papers that focus on the assessment of cognitive and neuropsychological functioning, personality, and psychopathology are invited. Most papers published in Assessment report the results of original empirical research, however integrative review articles and scholarly case studies will also be considered.