The K-PSI-4 (Parenting Stress Index – 4th Edition) is an assessment tool that objectively measures the level of stress experienced by parents in the context of raising children.
By evaluating various factors affecting stress—including the parent, the child, and the family environment—this assessment helps identify current stress levels and areas that require particular attention or support.
[K-PSI-4 Assessment Components]
- Child Domain Subscales: Distractibility/Hyperactivity, Adaptability, Reinforces Parent, Demandingness, Mood, Acceptability
- Parent Domain Subscales: Competence, Isolation, Attachment, Health, Role Restriction, Depression, Spouse/Parenting Partner Relationship
- Life Stress Domain
[Why This Assessment is Unique]
- Identifies specific sources of parenting stress: By evaluating parent, child, and situational factors together, it helps you understand where stress originates.
- Measures both parent–child relationship stress and life stress: Including life stress factors provides a comprehensive view of the parent’s overall stress.
- Supports parents’ emotional well-being:By objectively identifying the level and patterns of parenting stress,the assessment helps parents reflect on and manage their emotional health.
- Results can be applied directly to everyday parenting: Based on the results, parents can better understand areas that may need adjustment and find helpful directions for creating a more comfortable and positive parent–child relationship.
[Assessment Information]
- Eligible Participants:Parents with children aged 1 to 18 years old
*Parent-report assessment
- Language: Korean
- Format: Online
- Estimated Time: Approximately 15–20 minutes
- Fee: $50 (individual), $80 (couple)
*Includes the assessment, report, interpretation, and parenting coaching
- Test Process:
- Submit Application
- Receive Online Link via Email
- Complete Assessment
- Receive Report & Parenting Coaching on Scheduled Date
[Session Time & Format]
- Session Length: 30 minutes (individual),45 minutes (couple)
- Session Format: In-person or online available
**Note: The assessment should be completed based on one child. If you want to evaluate the parent’s stress in relation to multiple children, the test should be administered separately for each child.