Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Development and preliminary evaluation of the Caregiver Sensitivity Scale among Chinese preschool children. |
| Authors: |
Lin, Xiuyun, Tan, Yuxin, He, Ting, Cui, Xiumin, Duan, Xiang, Zhao, Zhuoyang, Wen, Xiaoyun |
| Source: |
Current Psychology; Jan2025, Vol. 44 Issue 2, p1168-1178, 11p |
| Subject Terms: |
COGNITIVE psychology, EXPLORATORY factor analysis, CONFIRMATORY factor analysis, STATISTICAL reliability, PRESCHOOL children |
| Abstract: |
Caregiver sensitivity, especially female sensitivity, plays a crucial role in the cognitive and socioemotional development of children. However, existing measures of sensitivity have limitations. To enhance the study of caregiver sensitivity and advance research in this area, the current study aimed to develop and evaluate the reliability and validity of the Caregiver Sensitivity Scale (CSS) in Chinese. Through literature review and professional assessment, 34 items were formed to measure caregiver sensitivity. Two samples were recruited: the first sample included 749 participants (391 mothers and 358 grandmothers) for item analysis, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), internal consistency reliability analysis and validity analysis; the second sample comprised 421 participants (217 mothers and 204 grandmothers) for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and test-retest reliability analysis. The final 21-item scale comprised five sub-scales, according to Maslow's Hierarchy Theory of Needs, named physiological need sensitivity, safety need sensitivity, concern need sensitivity, understanding need sensitivity, and support need sensitivity. Internal consistency reliability and test-retest reliability for the five dimensions and the entire questionnaire were ranged from 0.76 to 0.93. The construct validity had reached psychometric standard. Concurrent validity was assessed by examining the correlations of the CSS with the Child Attachment Scale and the Child Adjustment and Parent Efficacy Scale, with significant associations delivered. Additionally, the measurement invariance analysis suggested that the CSS was equally applicable across mothers and grandmothers. Overall, the CSS is a validated and reliable measure of female caregiver sensitivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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