Citation

Benzies KM, Trute B, Worthington C, Reddon J, Keown LA, Moore M. J. Pediatr. Psychol. 2011; 36(5): 506-516.

Affiliation

Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Department of Psychology, University of Alberta, and Department of Sociology, University of Calgary.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Oxford University Press)

DOI

10.1093/jpepsy/jsq081

PMID

20843877

PMCID

PMC3131705

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Process model of stress and coping guided psychometric assessment of two brief measures of psychological well-being: Parenting Morale Index (PMI); Family Impact of Childhood Disability (FICD) scale. METHODS: Canadian mothers (N = 195) of children with disability (CWD) completed PMI, FICD, and validation measures (Brief Family Assessment Measure [FAM], Personal Well-Being Index, Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Social Desirability Scale) via computer-assisted telephone interview. Of these, 154 completed additional validation measures (Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale, Parenting Stress Index, Family Hardiness Index, Brief FAM) 1 year later. RESULTS: Factor structures of PMI and FICD were supported; both demonstrated internal consistency, temporal stability, and convergent and discriminant validity. After 1 year, PMI and FICD jointly predicted depressive symptoms, parenting stress, family hardiness, and family adjustment. CONCLUSION: PMI and FICD can identify mothers of CWD at risk for poor psychological well-being to increase the specificity of supports.

Language: en