PCAT

Individual differences in activation of the parental care motivational system: An empirical distinction between protection and nurturance

Previous research reveals that individual differences in parental caregiving motives have implications (among both parents and nonparents) for a wide range of psychological outcomes. Here we report reanalyses of existing data sets to examine the …

Individual differences in activation of the parental care motivational system: Assessment, prediction, and implications

We report on the development, validation, and utility of a measure assessing individual differences in activation of the parental care motivational system: The Parental Care and Tenderness (PCAT) questionnaire. Results from 1,608 adults (including …

Parental Care and Tenderness (PCAT) Questionnaire

The PCAT questionnaire is a measure of individual differences in the activation of the parental care motivational system. It is suitable for administration with both parents and non-parents.