A Methodological Study of Family Cohesion and Adaptability*
- 1 October 1980
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
- Vol. 6 (4) , 459-470
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0606.1980.tb01340.x
Abstract
In an attempt to locate clinically and empirically useful tools to measure family cohesion and adaptability, a modified multitrait‐multimethod analysis was used to assess the validity of four separate instruments. These instruments include SIMFAM, an adaptation of the Bowerman and Bahr Identification Scale, the Moos Family Environment Scale, and the Kvebaek Family Sculpture lest. The data support the Family Sculpture Test as a useful clinical and research tool for the measurement of family cohesion but not of adaptability.Keywords
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