Adaptation of the Parental Attitude Toward Psychological Service Inventory (PATPSI) in an Indonesian Samplea

Abstract

Parental attitudes toward psychological services play an important role in children’s and adolescents’ access to mental health care. One instrument that can be adapted for the Indonesian population is the Parental Attitude toward Psychological Service Inventory (PATPSI). This study aimed to adapt and examine the reliability and validity of the PATPSI among Indonesian parents. The study involved 305 parents aged 23–62 years who had children under 18 years old. Using an accidental sampling technique and a quantitative survey approach, the adaptation process followed the second edition of the International Test Commission (ITC) guidelines. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, while validity was tested through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The findings showed that four items had very low factor loadings and were removed due to cultural differences and language interpretation in the Indonesian context. The final Indonesian version of the PATPSI demonstrated satisfactory reliability, with Cronbach’s alpha values ranging from 0.759 to 0.859. After model modification, CFA results supported the proposed theoretical model. Overall, the Indonesian PATPSI is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing parental attitudes toward psychological services.