CHAN EMOTIONAL SCALE

EMOTIONAL SCALE
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The following statements describe feelings and perceptions about the experience of being aparent. 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 placing the appropriate number in the space provided. 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree
1. I am happy in my role as a parent? 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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2. There is little or nothing I wouldn't do for my child(ren) if it was necessary. 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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3. Caring for my children sometimes takes more time and energy than I have to give 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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4. I sometimes worry whether I am doing enough for my child(ren) 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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5. I feel close to my child(ren) 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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6. I enjoy spending time with my child(ren) 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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7. My child(ren) is an important source of affection for me 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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8. Having child(ren) gives me a more certain and optimistic view for the future 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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9. The major source of stress in my life is my child(ren) 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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10. Having child(ren) leaves little time and flexibility in my life 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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11. Having child(ren) has been a financial burden 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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12. It is difficult to balance different responsibilities because of my child(ren) 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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13. The behaviour of my child(ren) is often embarrassing or stressful to me. 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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14. If I had it to do over again I might decide not to have child(ren) 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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15. I feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of being a parent 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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16. Having child(ren) has meant having too few choices and too little control over my life 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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17. I am satisfied as a parent 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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18. I find my child(ren) enjoyable 1 = Strongly disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Undecided 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly agree

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