Parental Stress Scale – Caregiver Client Name* First Last Client Date of Birth* MM slash DD slash YYYY Today's Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY The following statements describe feelings and perceptions about the experience of being a parent. Think of each of the items in terms of how your relationship with your child or children typically is. Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following items by selecting the response that best reflects your feeling.1. I am happy in my role as a parent.* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 2. There is little or nothing I wouldn't do for my child(ren) if it was necessary.* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 3. Caring for my child(ren) sometimes takes more time and energy than I have to give.* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 4. I sometimes worry whether I am doing enough for my child(ren)* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 5. I feel close to my child(ren).* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 6. I enjoy spending time with my child(ren).* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 7. My child(ren) is an important source of affection for me.* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 8. Having child(ren) gives me a more certain optimistic view for the future.* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 9. The major source of stress in my life is my child(ren).* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 10. Having child(ren) leaves little time and flexibility in my life.* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 11. Having child(ren) has been a financial burden.* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 12. It is difficult to balance different responsibilities because of my child(ren).* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 13. The behavior of my child(ren) is often embarrassing or stressful to me.* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 14. If I had to do it over again, I might decide not to have child(ren).* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly Agree 15. I feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of being a parent.* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 16. Having child(ren) has meant having too few choices and too little control over my life.* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 17. I am satisfied as a parent.* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree 18. I find my child(ren) enjoyable.* Strongly disagree Disagree Undecided Agree Strongly agree Total*Calculated – do not editPlease click SUBMIT when complete
