Parenting Style Assessment Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire (PSDQ-Short Form)(Robinson et al., 2001) 1. I am responsive to my child's feelings or needs.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always2. I use physical punishment as a way of disciplining my child.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always3. I take my child’s desires into account before asking them to do something.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always4. When my child asks why they have to conform, I state: "Because I said so, or I am your parent and I want you to."* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always5. I explain to my child how I feel about the child’s good and bad behavior.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always6. I spank my child when they are disobedient.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always7. I encourage my child to talk about their troubles.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always8. I find it difficult to discipline my child.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always9. I encourage my child to freely express themselves even when disagreeing with me.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always10. I punish by taking privileges away from child with little if any explanation.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always11. I emphasize the reasons for rules..* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always12. I give comfort and understanding when my child is upset.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always13. I yell or shout when my child misbehaves.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always14. I give praise when my child is good.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always15. I give into my child when they cause a commotion about something.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always16. I explode in anger towards my child.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always17. I threaten my child with punishment more often than actually giving it.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always18. I take into account my child’s preferences in making plans for the family.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always19. I grab my child when they are being disobedient.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always20. I tell my child about punishments but do not actually do them.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always21. I show respect for my child’s opinions by encouraging my child to express them.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always22. I allow my child to give input into family rules.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always23. I scold and criticize to make my child improve.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always24. I spoil my child.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always25. I give my child reasons why rules should be obeyed.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always26. I use threats as punishment with little or no justification.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always27. I have warm and intimate times together with my child.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always28. I punish by putting my child off somewhere alone with little if any explanation.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always29. I help my child to understand the impact of behavior by encouraging my child to talk about the consequences of their own actions.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always30, I scold and criticize when my child’s behavior doesn’t meet my expectations.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always31. I explain the consequences of my child’s behavior.* Never Once in a while About half the time Very often Always32. I slap my child when they misbehave. * Never Once in a while About half the time Very often AlwaysAuthoritative ScoreAuthoritarian ScorePermissive ScoreAuthoritative PercentAuthoritaria4 PercentPermissive PercentParenting StyleEmailPlease enter your email address if you would like to receive a summary of your questionnaire.Why are you completing the PSDQ questionnaire? I will be a participant in the Christ City Church Parenting Seminar. I was asked to complete this by Dr. Chris in consultation about my child. I just found this on the internet and wanted to complete it.Clear your entries Payment options Please enter the security code Security Code (lowercase letters) Submit
