Inventory-Description

The Self-Report Family Inventory – Version II (S-RFIV-36) is a psychometric tool used to assess family functioning from the perspective of family members. It consists of 36 questions and examines individuals’ perceptions of the quality of their family life, relationship dynamics, and the degree of support or conflicts experienced within the family.
The questionnaire covers key dimensions of family functioning, such as:
Cohesion: The extent to which family members feel connected to each other.
Communication: The quality and frequency of communication among family members.
Problem-solving: The family’s ability to resolve conflicts and issues.
Values and traditions: Respect for family values and traditional roles.
Expressiveness: The extent to which members feel free to express emotions and opinions.

Data Analysis and Usage

The data collected from the S-RFIV-36 can be analyzed to evaluate the perception of family dynamics by family members. Key analyses that are applied include:
Reliability analysis, such as calculating Cronbach’s alpha, to assess the internal consistency of the scale.
Factor analysis to confirm the main dimensions of family functioning.
Correlation analysis to examine the relationship between family functioning and other factors, such as mental health or the quality of interpersonal relationships.
The data can be used in clinical and research studies to understand the impact of family functioning on the well-being of family members.

Purpose

The primary goal of the S-RFIV-36 is to measure the perception family members have of their family’s functioning and dynamics. This tool can be used to:
Assess family cohesion and the quality of family relationships.
Investigate the impact of family functioning on the mental health of its members.
Identify areas that may need intervention or support to enhance family functioning.

Calibration

The calibration of the S-RFIV-36 involves the following steps:
Reliability analysis to ensure the consistency of responses across all the questions in the scale.
Confirmatory factor analysis to test the validity of the dimensions evaluated by the scale.
Cross-validation across different populations to ensure the validity and generalizability of the results.

Bibliography

Beavers, W. R., & Hampson, R. B. (1990). Successful Families: Assessment and Intervention. W. W. Norton & Company.
Olson, D. H. (2000). Circumplex Model of Marital and Family Systems. Journal of Family Therapy, 22(2), 144-167.
Bloom, B. L. (1985). A Factor Analysis of Self-Report Measures of Family Functioning. Family Process, 24(2), 225-239.