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Positive contributions made by children with an intellectual disability in the family

Mothers’and fathers’perceptions

Alexandra Beck

Christopher Hill

University of Wales Bangor, UK

The aims of this article were to test the psychometric properties of the Positive Contributions Scale (PCS), and to compare perceptions of positive contributions reported by mothers and fathers. Participants were 140 mothers and 60 fathers of children with intellectual disabilities. Results supported the reliability and construct validity of the PCS. Internal consistency was good for all subscales bar one, and the PCS total score was associated with scores on the Positive Affect Scale. There were differences on PCS scales for mothers and fathers, with mothers generally reporting more positive contributions than fathers. The PCS is a reasonably robust measure and its use in future research should help to address questions about the nature and function of parental positive perceptions. The PCS might also be used in applied settings to help balance the effects of asking families about their difficulties and support needs.

Key Words: parents • positive contributions scale • positive perceptions • psychometric study

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, Vol. 9, No. 2, 155-165 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/1744629505053930


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