Parents
Apaptability
Measures
Name: |
Family Adaptability and Cohesion
Evaluation Scale (FACES II) |
Reference: |
Olson, D., Portner, J., and Lavee, Y. Family Adaptability and
Cohesion Evaluation Scales. In Camara, K. A. Test Critiques,
Vol. VII., Kansas City, Mo., Test Corporation of America, Westport
Publishing, 1988. |
Target Audience: |
Family members, age 12 or older |
Abstract: |
The FACES instruments were developed to measure
two of the major dimensions in the Circumplex model: family cohesion and
adaptability. Cohesion is the degree to which there is emotional
bonding between and among family members. Adaptability is the extent
to which the family system is flexible and able to change its roles
and relationships in response to stress. |
Administration: |
Self administered, seventh grade reading level.
The test is administered twice, once to assess how they perceive
their family system, and second, for how they ideally would like their
family to be. |
How results can be analyzed: |
Not available |
Date: |
Revision of FACES I resulted in FACES II(in 1981). |
Psychometrics: |
Internal reliability estimates were .91 for cohesion
and .80 for adaptability.(FACES II) |
Subscales: |
FACES II contains a total of 30 items, of which
there are 16 measures of cohesion and 14 measures of adaptability.
Each of the items is in sentence format. |
Cost: |
Not available |
Name: |
Family Adaptation and Cohesion Evaluation
Scales (FACES III) |
Reference: |
Olson, David H. |
Target Audience: |
12-65 |
Abstract: |
Third of a series of scales developed to assess
family cohesion and family adaptability. It is intended for use with
all family types from newly- wed to retired couples, and is administered
to all family members. Both real and ideal perceptions of family
functioning are assessed. Norms are available for parents at all
stages, parents with adolescents and young couples without children.
Factors are: emotional bonding, supportiveness, family boundaries, time
and friends, interests and recreation, leader- ship, control, discipline,
roles and rules. |
Number of Items: |
20 |
Technical Considerations: |
Not Specified |
Date: |
1980 |
Available From: |
Dr. David H. Olson; University of Minnesota,
Family Social Science, 290 McNeal Hall, St. Paul, MN 55108 |
Name: |
Family Strengths Inventory (FSI) |
Reference: |
Stinnett, Nick, & DeFrain, John. 1985 Secrets of strong families.
Boston: Little, Brown & Co. |
Target Audience: |
Families |
Abstract: |
The inventory asks participants to circle on
a five-point scale the degree to which their family possesses certain
qualities. Dealing with crises in a positive manner is one of the
13 aspects measured. |
Administration: |
Self-administered |
How results can be analyzed: |
Not available. |
Date: |
1985 |
Psychometrics: |
Not available |
Subscales: |
The scales in the instrument are:
spending time together and doing things together
commitment to each other
good communication
dealing with crises in a positive manner
expressing appreciation to each other
spiritual wellness
closeness of spousal relationship
closeness of relationship with children
happiness of personal relationship with spouse
happiness of personal relationship with children
how good do you make your children feel about themselves?
how good do you make your spouse feel about him/her self? |
Cost: |
Not available |
Name: |
Discovering Our Family Strengths
(DOFS) |
Reference: |
Dr. Stephen F. Duncan, Department of HHD, Montana State University,
Bozeman, Montana 59717. Phone: (406) 994-6745 E-Mail: undsd@montana.edu |
Target Audience: |
Families |
Abstract: |
DOFS measures nine family strength areas: caring
and appreciation; time together; encouragement; commitment; communication;
adaptive ability; spirituality; community and family ties; and clear roles. |
Administration: |
Pencil and paper tests, self-administered |
How results can be analyzed: |
Not available |
Date: |
Not available |
Psychometrics: |
Contact Dr. Duncan |
Subscales: |
The adaptive ability subscale measures adaptability
through the following five statements:
a. We try new things in our family.
b. Our family changes its way of handling day to day routines.
c. Rules change in our family.
d. We can handle problems that come up.
e. Different family members act as leaders in our family. |
Cost: |
Contact Dr. Duncan |
Name: |
Adolescent-Family Inventory of Life
Events and Changes (AFILE) |
Reference: |
McCubbin, Hamilton I.; Patterson, Joan M. |
Target Audience: |
12-18 |
Abstract: |
This self-report records life events and changes
that adolescents perceive their families to have experienced during the
past 12 months. It also records life events occurring prior to the
period and which require longer periods to adapt to. A-FILE is used for
research and counseling to assess the stress an adolescent may be experiencing
as a result of an accrual of life events and changes occurring in
the family. An index of family vulnerability to change is made
and adolescents are identified who are at risk of experiencing undesirable
outcomes. Norms are available. |
Available in: |
McCubbin, H. I.; Thompson, Anne I.
Family Assessment Inventories for Research and Practice. Madison:
University of Wisconsin, 1987 |
Date: |
1983 |
Subscales: |
Transitions; Sexuality; Losses; Responsibilities
and Strains; Substance Use; Legal Conflict |
Number of Items: |
50 |
Time: |
Not available |
Name: |
Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) |
Reference: |
Spanier, Graham B. |
Target Audience: |
Adults |
Number of Items: |
32 |
Time: |
Not specified |
Date: |
1976 |
Available in: |
Journal of Marriage and the Family; v38 p15-26,
Feb 1976 |
Subscales: |
Dyadic Satisfaction; Dyadic Cohesion; Dyadic
Consensus; Affectional Expression Abstract: Designed to assess
the quality of marriage and other similar dyads. May be used with
married or unmarried cohabiting couples. Assesses marital adjustment. |
Name: |
Enriching and Nurturing Relationship
Issues, Communication and Happiness Scale (ENRICH) |
Reference: |
Olson, D. H. et al. |
Target Audience: |
adults, couples |
Abstract: |
Intended for married couples who are interested
in marriage enrichment or marriage counseling. Helps married couples
focus on marital strengths and identify where work needs to be done.
Counselors with a minimum of training can use this measure effectively.
Religious orientation is one of 14 subscales. Intended to assist married
couples to focus on their marital strengths and to identify work
areas to pursue further in counseling or enrichment programs. Designed
to be used effectively by a counselor with a minimum amount of training.
Typically used with an individual couple but may be administered and interpreted
in a group setting. Appropriate uses of the instrument include discussion
of relationship strengths and areas that need work, awareness of various
aspects of a couple's relationship, an aid in the initial assessment
of the couple, and determination of the most problematic areas and issues
and of the need for further counseling. |
Administration: |
Usually used with one couple at a time.
Can be used in a group. |
How results can be analyzed: |
Appropriate use of the instrument
include discussion of relationship strengths and problems areas that
need work and possibly additional counseling. |
Date: |
1987 |
Psychometrics: |
Available from ENRICH |
Subscales: |
Idealistic Distortion
Family and Friends
Marital Satisfaction
Egalitarian Roles
Personality Issues
Religious Orientation
Communication
Marital Cohesion
Conflict Resolution
Marital Adaptability
Financial Management
Sexual Relationship
Children and Parenting
Leisure Activities |
Contact: |
Prepare-ENRICH, Inc., PO Box 190, Minneapolis,
MN 55458-0190 |
Name: |
Family Hardiness Index (FHI) |
Reference: |
McCubbin, Marilyn A. et al. |
Target Audience: |
Adults |
Abstract: |
This index was developed to measure the characteristic
of hardiness as a stress resistance and adaptation resource in families.
It would function as a mediating factor to lessen the effects of stressors
and demands on the family. The index was developed to adapt the concept
of individual hardiness to the family unit. Items fit the three components
of commitment, challenge and control and reflect a "we" rather than
"I" orientation. |
Administration: |
Not available |
Technical characteristics: |
20 items; Co-oriented Commitment;
Confidence; Challenge; Control |
Title: Family Satisfaction
Author: Olson, David H.; Wilson, Marc
Publication Date: 1982
Purpose Age Group: 13-65
Abstract: Designed for use in the investigation of a construct
termed "family satisfaction". Individual items cover bonding, family
risk of new undertakings, decision making, discipline, roles, rules,
control. Validity and reliability are discussed. Norms are
included that were obtained from a national study performed
for a Lutheran organization. The sample from which the norms
are derived is composed of primarily Caucasian Lutheran families.
Administration: Not available
Technical characteristics: 14 items. Subscales: Cohesion;
Adaptability
Available From: David H. Olson; University of Minnesota, Family
Social Science, 290 McNeal Hall, St. Paul, MN 55018
Title: Parenting Stress Index (PSI)
Author: Abidin (1986)
Purpose: Used as a screening and diagnostic instrument
to provide a measure of relative magnitude of stress in the parent child
system
Administration: Likert-scale items. Total scale has
101 items and child domain has 50 items. Yields individual subscale
scores, domain scores and total stress score. Child domain has six
subscales (adaptability, acceptability, demandingness, mood reinforcement
and distractibility of the child)
Technical characteristics: Norms are based on 534 mothers
from central Virginia. Normative data for fathers reveal lower mean
scores than mothers. Fathers mean = 92.9 and mothers mean = 98.4
respectively. Reliability coefficients for child domain range from
.62 to .70.
Publisher: Not available
Cost: Not available
Title: Adaptive Behavior Inventory for Children (ABIC)
Author: Mercer and Lewis (1982)
Purpose: To assess a childs (ages 5-11) performance in
social roles within the family, peer group and the community. Information
is obtained by interviewing the parent or guardian.
Administration: 45 minutes for 242 items.
Technical characteristics: Available in both English and
Spanish
Publisher: The Psychological Corporation 800-228-0752
Cost: $53.50 for manual, $23.50 for 25 record forms, and
$26.00 for scoring keys
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