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Independent Communication Variable: Parental Academic Support Scale

1. What is the conceptual definition? Cite the actual definition used, do not explain the variable in your own words. (5 points)

Mazer & Thompson (2016) define PASS as “is a multidimensional 16-item measure that assesses the frequency of parent–teacher communication across five dimensions: academic performance (e.g., inquiring about how the child can improve a grade), classroom behavior (e.g., communication about students’ behavior), preparation (e.g., communication about a child’s academic or social preparation), hostile peer interactions (e.g., communication about aggressive encounters between students), and health (e.g., communication about medical issues affecting a child’s work)” (p. 214).

2. Answer the following questions:

a. Indicate which page within the article discusses the operational definition of your variable (2 points)

Page 214

b. Who originally developed this scale? (Hint: You will find this information within the methods section of the article) (2 point)

Joseph P. Mazer and Blair Thompson

c. How many questions are included in the scale? (2 points)

16 Questions

d. Does your scale have dimensions or multiple components that make up the overall variable? If so, what are those dimensions and which items within the scale are associated with those dimensions? (Hint: If multiple dimensions exist, I suggest, using bullets, identify each dimension then provide the items associated). If you believe your variable is uni-dimensional please explain why. (6 points)

· AP = Academic Performance

· CB = Classroom Behavior;

· P = Preparation

· HPI = Hostile Peer Interactions

· H = Health

e. Do any of the items require reverse coding? If so, which items? (2 point)

Parent-teacher contact

f. What are the ranges of scores possible for this scale? In other words, if someone were to complete the scale, what is the highest a participant can score? The lowest? (6 points)

A scale of 1-5 where 5 attract a score of Strongly Disagree while 1 is the lowest that represents strongly Agree

Reference

Mazer, J. P., & Thompson, B. (2016). Parental academic support: A validity report. Communication Education, 65(2), 213-221.