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This study evaluates the psychometric properties of the Family
Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale IV (FACES IV) Package
which contains three scales: FACES IV; Family Communication
Scale (FCS); and Family Satisfaction Scale (FSS). Participants were
553 Portuguese adults (184 males and 369 females), between the
ages of 19 and 57. An item reduction process resulted in a final 4-
item per subscale solution. A confirmatory Factor Analysis was
undertaken validating the 6-factor structure originally proposed,
namely the validation of two balanced subscales (Cohesion and
Flexibility) and four unbalanced subscales (Disengaged and
Enmeshed Cohesion, Rigid and Chaotic Flexibility). All subscales
including the FCS and FSS showed generally good reliability,
convergent, and discriminant validity. However, the Rigid subscale
showed some limitations that should be explored further. In
conclusion, the Portuguese version of the FACES IV Package is a
valid and useful instrument for family assessment.
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Keywords
FACES IV Family functioning Cohesion Flexibility Communication
Citation
Journal of Family Studies, Si, 1-18. Doi: 10.1080/13229400.2017.1386121
Publisher
Taylor & Francis