Family Assessment Measure Version III (FAM III)
Developed to measure family functioning via strengths and weaknesses across multiple domains and from multiple perspectives. Intended for use as clinical assessment, outcomes, or research. Includes three scales: (1) general scale, measuring overall family functioning, containing 9 subscales; (2) dyadic relationship scale, measuring functioning among any dyad within family; and (3) self-rating scale, measuring an individual’s perception of one’s functioning within family. Scales can be used together or separately. Short forms of all 3 available.
Skinner, H., Steinhauer, P.D., Santa-Barbara, J. (1983). The Family Assessment Measure. Can J Commun Ment Health, 2, 91- 105.
Overview of use and psychometric testing to 2000: Skinner, H., Steinhauer, P., & Sitarenios, G. (2000). Family Assessment Measure (FAM) and Process Model of Family Functioning. Journal of Family Therapy, 22(2), 190–210.
Translations:
Danish (brief version): Shamali, M., Konradsen, H., Lauridsen, J.T., & Østergaard, B. (2018). Translation and validation of the Danish version of the brief family assessment measure III in a sample of acutely admitted elderly medical patients. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 32(3), 1247–1253.
Italian: Pellerone, M., Ramaci, T., Parrello, S., Guariglia, P., & Giaimo, F. (2017). Psychometric properties and validation of the Italian version of the Family Assessment Measure Third Edition - Short Version - in a nonclinical sample. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 10, 69–77.
French version (available on developers' website): https://storefront.mhs.com/collections/fam-iii-french#product_grid
Spanish version (available on developers' website): https://storefront.mhs.com/collections/fam-iii-spanish#product_grid
Additional information
| Construct | Family functioning |
|---|---|
| Condition | No specific condition |
| Age | Any |
| Country Where Developed | Canada |
| Number of Items | 134 |
| Subscales | Dyadic Relationship, General, Self-rating |
| Short Form? | Yes |
| Short Form Items | 42 |
| Respondent | Any family members >=10 years of age |
| Language(s) | Danish, English, French, Italian, Spanish |
| Cost/Fee | $90+ |
| How to Access | Paper version/hand-scored available on: https://storefront.mhs.com/search?query=fam#/products/fam/0/score/desc/; online version from: customerservice@MHS.com. |