Related Experiment Video
Updated: Dec 29, 2025
10:32
Development of a Virtual Reality Assessment of Everyday Living Skills
Published on: April 23, 2014
18.9K
The Development and Validation of the FACES-IV-SF
Jacob B Priest1, Elizabeth O Parker2, Angela Hiefner3
1University of Iowa.
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
|February 1, 2020
Summary
A new, shorter Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale IV (FACES-IV) was developed. This brief measure retains the validity and reliability of the original scale, improving its clinical and research utility.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Family Studies
- Quantitative Psychology
Background:
- The Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale IV (FACES-IV) is a validated measure of family dynamics.
- Its 62-item length can limit practical application in clinical and research settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a shorter version of the FACES-IV (FACES-IV Short Form).
- To maintain the psychometric properties of the original scale in a more concise format.
Main Methods:
- Item-level analyses were conducted in Study 1 to select 24 items for the short form.
- Study 2 assessed the reliability, convergent validity, and divergent validity of the FACES-IV Short Form.
Main Results:
- The FACES-IV Short Form (FACES-IV-SF) demonstrated good reliability and validity.
- The short form accurately reflects the theoretical constructs of the original FACES-IV.
Conclusions:
- The FACES-IV-SF is a psychometrically sound and brief alternative to the full scale.
- Its brevity enhances its utility for clinical practice and research.
Related Concept Videos
01:24Facial Feedback Hypothesis
487
Charles Darwin proposed that facial expressions are an evolutionary adaptation for communication. He argued that these expressions are not influenced by culture but are universal across species. For example, a snarling expression with exposed teeth signals a threat in many animals, including humans. Darwin also suggested that displaying an emotion can intensify the feeling. Smiling, for example, could enhance one's sense of happiness. This idea laid the foundation for understanding the role...
487
01:21Association Areas of the Cortex
8.5K
Association areas are regions of the cerebral cortex that do not have a specific sensory or motor function. Instead, they integrate and interpret information from various sources to enable higher cognitive processes such as memory, learning, and decision-making. Some key association areas include the following:
Prefrontal Association Area: This area is located in the frontal lobe and is involved in planning, decision-making, and moderating social behavior. It connects with primary motor areas,...
Prefrontal Association Area: This area is located in the frontal lobe and is involved in planning, decision-making, and moderating social behavior. It connects with primary motor areas,...
8.5K
01:15Data Validation
507
Method validation is a crucial process in analytical chemistry designed to confirm that a given method consistently produces reliable and high-quality results. This process is essential when a method is applied to different sample matrices or when procedural modifications are made, ensuring that the results meet acceptable standards across various applications.
Key parameters for method validation include:
Key parameters for method validation include:
507
01:03Data Validation
6.2K
Data validation is an essential part of a comprehensive assessment. Validation is confirming or verifying and opening the door to gathering more assessment data as it clarifies vague or unclear data. The process of checking and verifying the collected information is called data validation. The primary purpose of data validation is to ensure data is as free from error, bias, and misinterpretation as possible.
Nursing assessment guides are generally based on holistic models rather than medical...
Nursing assessment guides are generally based on holistic models rather than medical...
6.2K
01:29Reliability and Validity
13.6K
Reliability and validity are two important considerations that must be made with any type of data collection. Reliability refers to the ability to consistently produce a given result. In the context of psychological research, this would mean that any instruments or tools used to collect data do so in consistent, reproducible ways.
13.6K
01:14Muscles for Facial Expressions
4.4K
The craniofacial muscles are a collection of approximately 20 thin skeletal muscles situated beneath the skin of the face and scalp. These muscles, primarily responsible for the vast array of human facial expressions, originate from the bones or fibrous structures of the skull and extend outwards to connect with the skin. While most skeletal muscles in the body are enveloped in thick fascia, facial muscles generally have a more delicate fascial covering, with the buccinator muscle being a...
4.4K