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Erschienen in: Prevention Science 3/2017

13.01.2017 | Commentary

Facing a Fundamental Problem in Prevention Science: the Measurement of a Key Construct

verfasst von: J. Mark Eddy

Erschienen in: Prevention Science | Ausgabe 3/2017

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Abstract

While many attempts have been made to measure various aspects of parenting within a variety of theoretical frameworks, there remains much work to do on the development of reliable and valid measures. Common themes across the papers included in a special issue on the measurement of parenting are discussed. Parenting constructs are a vital part of the work of prevention scientists, and more support is needed for researchers to engage in measurement development. Fortunately, there are some bright spots in this regard today, such as the Common Fund Science of Behavior Change Program sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
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Metadaten
Titel
Facing a Fundamental Problem in Prevention Science: the Measurement of a Key Construct
verfasst von
J. Mark Eddy
Publikationsdatum
13.01.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Prevention Science / Ausgabe 3/2017
Print ISSN: 1389-4986
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6695
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-017-0747-7

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