Paternal Cognitive Erosion Scale
Questionnaire
The Paternal Cognitive Erosion Scale (PCES-12) is a self-report instrument designed to measure the severity and frequency of Paternal Cognitive Erosion (PCE) among Generation X fathers actively engaged in parenting.
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- PCES-12
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- Questions
- 12
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Questions
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I often forget what I was saying while explaining something to my child.
Single Choice
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I experience an immediate increase in tension when I hear a device start playing audio without headphones.
Single Choice
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I find myself saying “Back in my day” more often than I intend.
Single Choice
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I need periods of quiet after routine family interactions.
Single Choice
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I have strong emotional reactions to thermostat adjustments made by others.
Single Choice
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I sigh audibly without consciously deciding to do so.
Single Choice
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I retreat to another room, garage, or outdoor space to regain mental clarity.
Single Choice
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I feel mentally exhausted after answering repeated “why” questions.
Single Choice
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I believe my children have more screens than common sense.
Single Choice
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I miss boredom and consider it an underrated developmental tool.
Single Choice
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I struggle to understand how a single household can be so loud.
Single Choice
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I sometimes question whether I am still in charge.
Single Choice
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