Description

The Family Coping Index (FAMCI-24) is an assessment tool designed to evaluate how families cope with stress and challenges. This scale measures various coping strategies and resilience factors that influence a family’s ability to manage difficult situations and maintain overall family functioning. It provides insights into the effectiveness of a family’s coping mechanisms and identifies areas where additional support might be beneficial.

Data Analysis and Usage

The analysis and usage of data from FAMCI-24 involve:
Data Collection: Gathering responses from family members on their coping strategies and experiences related to managing stress.
Scoring: Each item is rated on a scale, and scores are aggregated to evaluate the effectiveness of family coping strategies.
Data Interpretation: Analyzing the scores to understand how well the family manages stress and identifies strengths and weaknesses in coping strategies.
Application: Results are used by family therapists, counselors, and researchers to identify coping patterns, guide therapeutic interventions, and develop support strategies to improve family resilience and functioning.

Objectives

The main objectives of the FAMCI-24 are:
Assessment of Coping Strategies: To evaluate the effectiveness of coping strategies used by family members in managing stress.
Identification of Strengths and Weaknesses: To identify areas where the family’s coping mechanisms are strong and areas where they may need improvement.
Development of Support Strategies: To provide information that can guide the development of interventions and support programs aimed at enhancing family resilience and coping abilities.

Calibration

The calibration of FAMCI-24 includes:
Scoring: Responses are rated based on a predefined scale, and scores are aggregated to assess the overall effectiveness of family coping strategies.
Statistical Analysis: Data is analyzed for reliability and validity to ensure the accuracy of the results. This includes checking the consistency of responses and comparing with normative data.
Normative Data: Scores are compared against established norms to interpret family coping levels relative to other families.

Bibliography

McCubbin, H. I., & Patterson, J. M. (1983). The Family Stress Process: The Double ABCX Model of Family Adjustment and Adaptation.
Boss, P. (2002). Family Stress Management: A Contextual Approach.
Patterson, J. M. (1988). Families experiencing stress: The Family Stress Model.
Haines, V. A., & Haines, S. (2002). Coping with Stress: A Family Systems Perspective.
McCubbin, H. I., & McCubbin, L. D. (1996). Families under Stress: A Theoretical and Empirical Review of Family Stress and Coping.