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[Psychometric properties of the Basic Family Relations Inventory (BFRI)]
Núria Ibáñez Martínez1, Juan Luis Linares Fernández, Anna Vilaregut Puigdesens
1Universidad Ramón Llull, Barcelona.
Psicothema
|July 4, 2012
Summary
The Basic Family Relations Inventory (BFRI) effectively measures two key aspects of family dynamics: how parents interact (Conjugal factor) and how they parent (Parenting factor). This 25-item tool demonstrates strong reliability for assessing family relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Family Studies
- Quantitative Psychology
Background:
- Understanding family dynamics is crucial for psychological well-being.
- The Basic Family Relations Inventory (BFRI) is a tool designed to assess these dynamics.
- Previous research has not fully established the factor structure of the BFRI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the factor structure and internal consistency of the BFRI.
- To validate the BFRI as a measure of basic family relations theory.
- To examine the reliability of the BFRI's factors.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory factor analysis was used to identify initial components.
- Second-order factor analysis was employed to group components into higher-order factors.
- The study utilized a sample of 442 participants, including 221 couples.
Main Results:
- Exploratory factor analysis yielded three components.
- Second-order factor analysis confirmed two primary factors: the Conjugal factor and the Parenting factor.
- Both first- and second-order factors demonstrated high reliability indices.
Conclusions:
- The 25-item BFRI is a valid and reliable instrument.
- The BFRI effectively measures the two-dimensional model of basic family relations.
- The findings support the BFRI's utility in research on family interactions and parenting.
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