The Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES): An instrument worthy of rehabilitation?

Place, Maurice, Hulsmeier, Jessica, Brownrigg, Allan and Soulsby, Alison (2005) The Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES): An instrument worthy of rehabilitation? Psychiatric Bulletin, 29 (6). pp. 215-218. ISSN 0955 6036

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Abstract

Aims and method: There have been a variety of instruments developed for evaluating family functioning, but no specific measure has emerged as appropriate for routine clinical use. The Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES) was viewed as a useful tool for a period, but has been less popular of late. This paper looks at its use in families with two very different types of problem to assess its discriminatory ability. Results: Mothers with depression whose children were not showing mental health difficulties reported a very different pattern of family functioning from those whose children were showing chronic school refusal. Clinical implications: The FACES is capable of discriminating between different patterns of family functioning. Its ease of administration, and the information it provides, should recommend it for wider use in clinical settings.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	C800 Psychology
Department:	Faculties > Health and Life Sciences > Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing
Depositing User:	Becky Skoyles
Date Deposited:	03 Feb 2015 12:07
Last Modified:	12 Oct 2019 14:38
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/19787

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