The family assessment measure

摘要: The Family Assessment Measure (FAM) is a self-report instrument that provides quantitative indices of family strengths and weaknesses. FAM based on process model functioning integrates different approaches to therapy research. basic concepts assessed by include: task accomplishment, role performance, communication, affective expression, involvement, control, values norms. consists three components: (1) General Scale which focuses the as system, (2) Dyadic Relationships examines relationships between specific pairs, (3) Self-Rating taps individual's perception his/her in family. Each scale perspective functioning. takes about 20-30 minutes administer, may be used clinical diagnostic tool, measure outcome, or an for research processes. This article reviews theoretical functioning...