Item | Parental Stress subscale (PS) |
3 | Caring for my child(ren) sometimes takes more time and energy than I have to give |
4 | I sometimes worry whether I am doing enough for my child(ren) |
9 | The major source of stress in my life is my child(ren) |
10 | Having child(ren) leaves little time and flexibility in my life |
11 | Having child(ren) has been a financial burdena |
12 | It is difficult to balance different responsibilities because of my child(ren) |
13 | The behavior of my child(ren) is often embarrassing or stressful to me |
14 | If I had it to do over again, I might decide not to have child(ren) |
15 | I feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of being a parent |
16 | Having child(ren) has meant having too few choices and too little control over my life |
Lack of Parental Satisfaction subscale (LPS) – reversely scored items | |
1 | I am happy in my role as a parent |
2 | There is little or nothing I wouldn’t do for my child(ren) if it was necessarya |
5 | I feel close to my child(ren) |
6 | I enjoy spending time with my child(ren) |
7 | My child(ren) is an important source of affection for me |
8 | Having child(ren) gives me a more certain and optimistic view for the future |
17 | I am satisfied as a parent |
18 | I find my child(ren) enjoyable |