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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.
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| 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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