Sang Jung Lee|Geetha Gopalan|Donna Harrington
Validation of the Parenting Stress Index–Short Form With Minority Caregivers
University of Maryland, Baltimore|University of Maryland, Baltimore|University of Maryland, Baltimore
little examination structural validity parenting stress indexshort form psisf minority populations clinical contexts unites states study aimed test prespecified factor structures onefactor twofactor threefactor models psisfthis study used confirmatory factor analysis sample 240 predominantly black latino caregivers children behavioral difficultiesthe threefactor model fit reasonable criterion validity subscale total scores good supporting continued cautious use psisf clinical minority populationsthe psisf could integrated part screening intake assessment procedures could allow social work practitioners make informed decisions treatment planning well facilitate conversations caregivers around identifying sources stress developing healthy coping strategies