Parental Satisfaction Scale, PSS Test - the question form

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1. Having children is worth all the sacrifices.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

2. Being a parent gives me great pleasure and joy.

Never think so

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think so

3. Interacting with my children is a special source of satisfaction for me.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

4. As a parent, overall, I am happy most of the time.

Never think so

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think so

5. It is especially rewarding to watch my children grow and develop.

Never feel this way

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always feel this way

6. Parenting is the most important part of life.

I never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

I always think this

7. To my surprise, raising children is not as rewarding as I used to think.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

8. I enjoy showing photos of my children and talking about them with my friends.

Never think this way

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this way

9. At home, I often play with my children.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

10. My children limit my freedom.

Never think so

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think so

11. Raising children is more satisfying than work.

I never think this

I usually disagree

I sometimes disagree

I cannot decide

I sometimes agree

I usually agree

I always think this

12. I feel that being a parent is one of my main goals in life.

Never think this way

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this way

13. Most of the time, I am dissatisfied with my role as a parent.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

14. Being able to provide my children with good living conditions is a great source of satisfaction for me.

I never think this way

I usually disagree

I sometimes disagree

I cannot decide

I sometimes agree

I usually agree

I always think this way

15. Raising children is one of the most inspiring things I can imagine doing.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

16. I try to spend as much time as possible with my children because I enjoy it very much.

Never think this way

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this way

17. Children are a major burden to me.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

18. I have always found parenting enjoyable.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

19. The rewards of being a parent easily outweigh the effort and hard work.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

20. Just thinking about the time I spend with my children makes me feel happy.

Never think this way

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this way

21. I do not like to complain, but parenting is not as wonderful as people generally say it is.

I never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

I always think this

22. Being a parent is the best way to achieve self-fulfillment.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

23. I really enjoy talking about my children.

Never think this way

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this way

24. Being stuck at home with the children all the time is very hard.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

25. Caring for my children brings me a lot of joy.

Never think this way

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this way

26. I enjoy spending time watching my child.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

27. Spending time with my children has turned out to be more boring than I expected.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

28. I enjoy being a parent more than most parents I know.

I never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

I always think this

29. Have you ever regretted becoming a parent?

Never think that

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think that

30. Please select the option that best describes how satisfied you are with being a parent.

Extremely dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Slightly dissatisfied

Satisfied

Very satisfied

Extremely satisfied

Could not be better

1. Having children is worth all the sacrifices.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

2. I get a great deal of enjoyment and happiness from being a parent.

I never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

I always think this

3. Interacting with my children is a special source of satisfaction for me.

Never think this way

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this way

4. As a parent, overall, I feel happy most of the time.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

5. Watching my children grow and develop is especially enjoyable.

Never think so

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think so

6. Parenting is the most important part of life.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

7. To my surprise, raising children is not as rewarding as I used to think.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

8. I enjoy showing photos of my children and talking about them with my friends.

Never feel this way

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always feel this way

9. At home, I often play with my children.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

10. My children limit my freedom.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

11. Raising children is more satisfying than work.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

12. I feel that being a parent is one of my main life goals.

Never think this way

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this way

13. Most of the time, I feel dissatisfied with my role as a parent.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

14. Being able to provide my children with good living conditions gives me a great deal of satisfaction.

Never think so

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think so

15. Raising children is one of the most inspiring activities I can imagine.

I never think this

I usually disagree

I sometimes disagree

I cannot decide

I sometimes agree

I usually agree

I always think this

16. I try to spend as much time as possible with my children because I really enjoy it.

Never think this way

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this way

17. My children are a major burden to me.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

18. I have always found parenting engaging.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

19. The rewards of being a parent easily outweigh the effort and hard work.

I never think this

I usually disagree

I sometimes disagree

I cannot decide

I sometimes agree

I usually agree

I always think this

20. Just thinking about the time I spend with my children makes me happy.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

21. I do not like to complain, but parenting is not nearly as wonderful as people say it is.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

22. Being a parent is the best way to achieve self-fulfillment.

Never think that way

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think that way

23. I really enjoy talking about my children.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

24. Being stuck at home with the children all the time is very hard.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

25. Caring for my children brings me a lot of joy.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

26. I enjoy spending time watching my child.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

27. Spending time with my children has turned out to be more boring than I expected.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

28. I enjoy being a parent more than most parents I know.

Never think this

Usually disagree

Sometimes disagree

Cannot decide

Sometimes agree

Usually agree

Always think this

29. Have you ever regretted becoming a parent?

I never think this

I usually disagree

I sometimes disagree

I cannot decide

I sometimes agree

I usually agree

I always think this

30. Please select the option that best describes how satisfied you are with being a parent.

Extremely dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Slightly dissatisfied

Satisfied

Very satisfied

Extremely satisfied

Could not be better

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