A Psychometric Evaluation of the Family Rules From the Past Questionnaire |
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| Authors: | Jeffry H. Larson Amy A. Parks James M. Harper Vaughn A. Heath |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Brigham Young University, 247 John Taylor Building, Provo, UT, 84602–8614;(2) New Haven Treatment Center, USA;(3) School of Family Life, Brigham Young University, USA;(4) Second Nature Treatment Center, USA |
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| Abstract: | This study describes an initial psychometric evaluation of a new 15–item self-report instrument, the Family Rules from the Past questionnaire (FRP), which measures perceived dysfunctional rules from the past. Reliability and validity tests were conducted including a factor analysis to determine the underlying dimensions of the FRP. A sample of 943 young adults completed the FRP, a demographic questionnaire, and measures of family health and competence, alcoholism in the family, and social desirability. Results showed support for internal consistency reliability, test-retest reliability, construct validity, concurrent validity, and criterion-related validity for the FRP. Individuals from dysfunctional families and adult children of alcoholics scored significantly higher on the FRP than individuals from more functional families. Implications for the uses of the FRP in individual, couple, and family therapy are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | family rules psychometric evaluation questionnaire family therapy |
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