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Assessing levels of adaptive functioning: the Role Functioning Scale

S H Goodman1, D R Sewell, E L Cooley

  • 1Department of Psychology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322.

Community Mental Health Journal
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

The Role Functioning Scale (RFS) reliably measures adult functioning in four domains. This scale accurately distinguishes between well and disturbed individuals, aiding treatment planning.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychometrics
  • Mental Health Assessment

Background:

  • Assessing adult functioning is crucial in mental health.
  • Existing measures may not capture diverse functional domains.
  • The Role Functioning Scale (RFS) was developed to address this need.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Role Functioning Scale (RFS).
  • To determine the RFS's effectiveness in differentiating between psychiatric populations.
  • To explore the RFS's correlation with other psychological constructs.

Main Methods:

  • The RFS was administered to 112 mothers (psychiatrically disturbed and well).
  • Psychometric properties including reliability (interitem, test-retest, interrater) were assessed.

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  • Validity was examined through correlations with self-esteem, disturbance levels, and behavioral indices.

    • Main Results:

    • The RFS demonstrated good interitem, test-retest, and interrater reliability.
    • The scale and its global index effectively discriminated between well and disturbed subjects.
    • The Global RFS Index correlated significantly with self-esteem and disturbance levels.

    Conclusions:

    • The Role Functioning Scale (RFS) is a reliable and valid measure of adult functioning.
    • The RFS provides unique insights valuable for clinical assessment and treatment planning.
    • The scale shows promise for use with diverse, low-income populations.