Family Assessment Measure III
General Scale of Family Assessment Measure-III (FAM-III) is a tool used to measure the level of communication, value, norms, and the overall functioning of family members. The present research has used FAM-III to evaluate the differences in family functioning between juvenile delinquents and non-delinquents.
The FAM-III is a self-reported measure for the assessment of family functioning and provides a comprehensive analysis of different aspects of family dynamics. The instrument consists of two separately assessable subscales: Communication and Value and Norms. The communication subscale measures the type and quality of communication used in families, the ability to resolve family conflicts and their satisfaction with family communication. The value and norms subscale measures the structure and rules used by families, their ability to adapt to change, and their satisfaction with role definitions.
The FAM-III has demonstrated excellent reliability and validity. A study by Wright and Leahey (2002) evaluated the psychometric properties of the FAM-III instrument and found it to be highly reliable. Internal consistency testing of the subscales has provided acceptable Cronbach’s alpha with coefficients ranging between .86 and .93. Test-retest reliability was also high with coefficients ranging between .92 and .94.
Several studies have evaluated the FAM-III’s validity through factor analysis, correlation studies, and comparisons with other instruments measuring similar constructs. The factor analysis has supported the subscales’ construct validity, with communication and value and norms subscales loading highly on their respective factor. Correlation studies have found a range of moderate to strong correlations with constructs such as family satisfaction, cohesion, and stress. Comparisons with other instruments measuring family functioning have demonstrated strong convergent validity.
In conclusion, FAM-III is a reliable and valid tool designed to provide a comprehensive analysis of communication, value, norms, and overall family functioning. It is a self-reported measure that has excellent psychometric properties with high internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and validity.
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