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ERIC Number: EJ414997
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0271-1214
Assessing Family Strengths and Family Functioning Style.
Trivette, Carol M.; And Others
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, v10 n1 p16-35 Spr 1990
Qualities of strong families of children with disabilities are described, and assessment tools for measuring these strengths are reviewed. Empirical evidence for the reliability and validity of the Family Functioning Style Scale (FFSS) is presented, along with discussion of psychometric aspects of the test. Guidelines for FFSS use in interventions are also offered. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods, Family Characteristics, Family Environment, Family Life, Family Problems, Preschool Education, Psychometrics, Test Reliability, Test Validity
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Family Strengths
Note: Theme Issue: Gathering Family Information: Procedures, Products, and Precautions.