Development and Validation of a Short Form for the Multidimensional Co-Parenting Scale for Dissolved Relationships (MCS-DR12). Issue 6 (17th August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ferraro, Anthony J.; Pippert, Hilary D.; Duncan, James M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of divorce & remarriage. Volume 61:Issue 6(2020)
• Page Start: 427
• Page End: 442
• Publication Date: 2020-08-17
• Subjects: Co-parenting -- measurement -- divorce -- conflict -- support -- divorce education -- short form; Divorce -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Periodicals; Divorce -- Periodicals; Remarriage -- Periodicals; 306.89
• DOI: 10.1080/10502556.2020.1768490
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1050-2556

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Using two independent samples, this study validated a 12-item short form of the Multidimensional Co-Parenting Scale for Dissolved Relationships (MCS-DR12). Findings supported the identified three-item subscales: Support, Overt Conflict, Self-Controlled Covert Conflict, and Externally-Controlled Covert Conflict . In a sample of parents participating in divorce education, confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the factor structure and second order factor of co-parenting quality. In the second, more diverse sample, subscale factor structures were confirmed but the second order factor of co-parenting quality did not fit; further analysis revealed differences in criterion validity based on divorce status. Considerations about use with diverse populations are discussed.