Development of the fatherhood scale (Chapter 60 of Evidence-based practice manual : research and outcome measures in health and human services.)

This chapter describes the theoretical foundations of the Positive Paternal Emotional Responsiveness (PPER) subscale of the Fatherhood Scale, which was designed to assess the childhood paternal bonds of adults. The PPER contains 13 questions that focus on the role of the father in the development of a healthy perception of self. Clients are asked to rate their experience with their father as a caring person and the frequency of paternal expressions of praise and love. The results can be used to identify areas for further exploration in therapy, such as strengths in the relationship between father and child, influence on parenting, and the impact of the absence of a bond. 22 references, 1 table.