Overview
Focusing primarily on instruments that concern whole family functioning, this authoritative manual methodically covers measures involving the coding of family interaction, the global rating of family processes, and self-reports of family functioning. Offering the continuity of an authored, rather than an edited text, it presents detailed descriptions as well as critical evaluations of selected measures.Synopsis
Focusing primarily on instruments that concern whole family functioning or the functioning of multiple family relationships, FAMILY ASSESSMENT methodically covers measures involving the coding of family interaction, the global rating of family processes, and self-reports of perceptions of family functioning. With the continuity of an authored, rather than an edited text, this authoritative and up-to-date reference encompasses the best current measures in the broad field of family studies, presenting detailed descriptions as well as critical evaluations of selected measures. This innovative work will greatly assist clinicians, researchers, students, and other family scholars in the selection of appropriate measures for research questions or for clinical screening, diagnosis, and treatment evaluation.