Table 3.
Range of observed parenting dimensions in the General Parenting Observational Scale
| Mean (S.D.) | Median (IQR) | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emotional Dimensions | |||
| Warmth and Affection | 23.70 (6.49) | 24.0 (9.5) | 10-34 |
| Support and Sensitivity | 23.37 (5.28) | 24.44 (6.43) | 10-33 |
| Negative Affect | 10.99 (3.18) | 10.0 (1.0) | 10-30 |
| Detachment | 10.99 (3.42) | 10.0 (0) | 10-30 |
| Behavioral Dimensions | |||
| Firm discipline/ structure | 12.95 (3.64) | 12.0 (4.44) | 10-29 |
| Demands for maturity | 10.52 (0.73) | 10.0 (1.0) | 10-13 |
| Psychological control | 10.09 (0.59) | 10.0 (0) | 10-14 |
| Physical Control | 10.05 (0.34) | 10.0 (0) | 10-12 |
| Permissive | 10.38 (1.14) | 10.0 (0) | 10-16 |
| Neglect | 10.13 (0.63) | 10.0 (0) | 10-14 |
Tapes were coded for 20 minutes. Tapes were divided into 10 two-minute intervals and coded for all 10 parenting dimensions. Summary scores for each dimension ranged from 10–50.
S.D. = Standard deviation.
IQR = Inter-Quartile Range.