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Developing a family function questionnaire for families with developmentally delayed children.

Su-Fen Cheng1, Chi-Wei Cheng, Yuh-Jyh Jong

  • 1Department of Medical Sociology and Social Work, College of Health Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
|May 25, 2005
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Researchers developed a new Family Function Questionnaire for families with developmentally delayed children. This validated 42-item tool assesses 11 key family functioning areas, offering improved support for these families.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Family Studies
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Assessing family functioning is crucial for supporting children with developmental delays.
  • Existing tools may not adequately capture the unique challenges faced by these families.
  • Early intervention services require reliable measures of family dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a "Family Function Questionnaire for Families with Developmentally Delayed Children".
  • To create a comprehensive instrument measuring key aspects of family life.
  • To provide a reliable tool for researchers and clinicians.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews with families of children with developmental delays.
  • Observation of family interactions and early intervention services.

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  • Literature review to inform questionnaire item development.
  • Sampling 300 parents of developmentally delayed children.

    • Main Results:

    • A 42-item questionnaire was finalized, covering 11 categories: cohesion, education, problem solving, affective involvement, independence, action participation, family support, recreation, rules implementation, collaboration, and financial management.
    • The questionnaire demonstrated high internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.9326.
    • The developed tool provides a robust measure of family functioning.

    Conclusions:

    • The "Family Function Questionnaire for Families with Developmentally Delayed Children" is a reliable and valid instrument.
    • This questionnaire can aid in assessing and improving family support systems for children with developmental delays.
    • The tool facilitates targeted interventions and enhances understanding of family dynamics in this population.