Abstract
The relationship between parental attitudes and behavioral adjustment in children continues to be explored in current research. In the present study this research was extended. Some measures not used previously were included. A general attitude measure (Nowicki-Strickland Locus of Control for Adults), a specific child-rearing attitude measure (Parental Attitude Research Instrument), a new measure on perceived family environments (Family Environment Scale), and the Devereaux Child Behavior Rating Scale were completed by mothers of 25 nursery school children. Responses to measures were significantly intercorrelated, indicating that general attitudes or beliefs interact with specific attitudes on child-rearing. Maternal attitudes and perceptions were also related to their ratings of behavioral adjustment in their children. Results were interpreted as supporting the use of the new Family Environment Scale in future research.