University of Idaho Survey of Parenting Practice (UISPP)

The University of Idaho Survey of Parenting Practice (UISPP) is a self-reporting instrument that parents can complete to measure the effect of a parenting education program. The UISPP was created for the purpose of the "Parents as Teachers" program and assesses the knowledge, confidence, skills, and behaviors of parents. The instrument is available in both English and Spanish.

Content

Sub-Category
Domains
Conflicts,
Child Independence,
Parent Emphathy,
Child Expectations,
Postive Involvement,
Discipline,
Communication,
Parent Support,
Efficacy,
Knowledge,
Confidence,
Skills and Behaviors,
Affection,
Emotional Support,
Child Development,
Family Management,
Parent-Child Relationship
Languages
English,
Spanish

Administration Information

Length
Not specified

Access and Use

Price

Kit (includes two copy-ready surveys in English and Spanish along with an easy-to-use workbook): $85

Open Access
No
Use in Research

Praat, A. (2011). Parents as First Teachers Evaluation: Phase II Report. Wellington: Centre for Social Research and Evaluation. https://msd.govt.nz/documents/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/evaluation/parents-as-first-teachers/parents-as-first-teachers-evaluation-phase-2-report1.doc

Psychometrics

Scoring
Manual scoring

Psychometric Considerations

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