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Copyright
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(Copyright © 2013, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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Abstract
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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.
Language: en |