The positive relationship score was attained from the Adult–Child Relationship Scale, which was adapted for parents to report about their relationship with their child from the Student–Teacher Relationship Scale (Pianta & Nimetz, 1991). Caregivers were asked to rate, on a scale ranging from 0 (definitely not) to 5 (definitely), how well a variety of statements describe the relationship they had with their child. Parents were asked how well several statements, such as this child likes telling me about him/herself or if upset and he seeks comfort from me, describes the caregiver–child relationship. Alpha reliability for the items included in the positive relationship score was .60.
