Development of the Parent-Child Boundaries Scale in Adolescence (PCBS-A)

Key Points

• The study aims to develop a scale that measures parent-child boundaries during adolescence.
• Conducted two studies using questionnaire surveys.
• Study 1 analyzed data from 302 university students with exploratory factor analysis.
• Study 2 analyzed data from 319 university students with confirmatory factor analysis.
• Identified five factors related to boundaries: separation, clarity, ambiguity, fragility, and independence.
• Confirmed internal consistency of subscales for the boundaries scale.
• Found significant correlations with measures of emotional autonomy and attachment styles.

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