Parent assessment in research on the vulnerability of children and families to mental disorder

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Abstract
The research methodology for a current study of the assessment of family factors as they relate to the development of psychopathology in high-risk children is described. Factor analysis of preliminary data from 83 families led to the construction of 6 rating scales on the emotional health of the patient, spouse, and child; the family; and the marriage; these should prove valuable in predicting the outcome of the index child and his family.