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SIPA™
Stress Index for Parents of Adolescents™
Peter L. Sheras, PhD, and Richard R. Abidin, EdD
Measure stress in the parent–
adolescent relationship
The stress experienced by parents of
teenagers deserves special consideration
due to the developmental changes and
emotional turmoil inherent in adolescents.
During this period, personalities change,
boundaries are tested, and new communication styles emerge—all factors that
could lead to increased family distress.
Purpose Identifies areas of stress
in parent–adolescent
interactions to assist
with family counseling,
custody evaluations, and
intervention planning
Age
Pandemic togetherness can
lead to additional stress
Parents of adolescents
11–19 years
Format Paper and pencil; online
administration and
scoring via PARiConnect
Time
20 minutes to administer;
10 minutes to score
Qual B
30
Parenting and Family
Creating Connections. Changing Lives.