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• 1. [Article] A Validation Study of the Family Environment Scale: Family Incongruence Score

  This study investigated the validity of the family incongruence score, a statistic which quantifies the discrepancies between family members' perceptions of their family system using answers given on the ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Validation Study of the Family Environment Scale: Family Incongruence Score Author: Neale, Linda Joanne Year: 1978 This study investigated the validity of the family incongruence score, a statistic which quantifies the discrepancies between family members' perceptions of their family system using answers given on the Family Environment Scale. Based on findings concerning incongruence in other environments, it was hypothesized that high family incongruence scores would be associated with more problems in the family system. Title: A Validation Study of the Family Environment Scale: Family Incongruence Score Author: Neale, Linda Joanne Year: 1978 This study investigated the validity of the family incongruence score, a statistic which quantifies the discrepancies between family members' perceptions of their family system using answers given on the Family Environment Scale. Based on findings concerning incongruence in other environments, it was hypothesized that high family incongruence scores would be associated with more problems in the family system. Close

• 2. [Article] A study of the crisis nature of the preparenthood period and implications for preventative social work practice

  This study addresses the preparenthood period of family life, that period from conception to six weeks after the infant is born. This period was of great interest because in nine years of social work practice ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A study of the crisis nature of the preparenthood period and implications for preventative social work practice Author: Colton, Julie Jean Year: 1980 This study addresses the preparenthood period of family life, that period from conception to six weeks after the infant is born. This period was of great interest because in nine years of social work practice I have recognized that families resist change after their particular family system process, even destructive process, is established. I also believe that the order, or disorder, of society depends upon the order of the institution of the family. Other institutions of society depend upon the family for their existence. Title: A study of the crisis nature of the preparenthood period and implications for preventative social work practice Author: Colton, Julie Jean Year: 1980 This study addresses the preparenthood period of family life, that period from conception to six weeks after the infant is born. This period was of great interest because in nine years of social work practice I have recognized that families resist change after their particular family system process, even destructive process, is established. I also believe that the order, or disorder, of society depends upon the order of the institution of the family. Other institutions of society depend upon the family for their existence. Close

• 3. [Article] Factor structure and reliability of the revised Family adaptability and cohesion scales

  The present study assessed scores from 627 mothers, fathers and children throughout the metropolitan Portland area on the revised Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scales (FACES). Of interest was the revised ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Factor structure and reliability of the revised Family adaptability and cohesion scales Author: Sadler, Carol A. Year: 1981 The present study assessed scores from 627 mothers, fathers and children throughout the metropolitan Portland area on the revised Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scales (FACES). Of interest was the revised FACES factor structure, internal consistency and interrater reliabilities. Title: Factor structure and reliability of the revised Family adaptability and cohesion scales Author: Sadler, Carol A. Year: 1981 The present study assessed scores from 627 mothers, fathers and children throughout the metropolitan Portland area on the revised Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scales (FACES). Of interest was the revised FACES factor structure, internal consistency and interrater reliabilities. Close

• 4. [Article] Eating disorders : the correlation of family relationships with an eating disorder continuum

  For the purposes of this study, eating disturbances were placed on a continuum ranging from disordered to normal, and family factors were examined via this framework. Research on anorectics and bulimics ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Eating disorders : the correlation of family relationships with an eating disorder continuum Author: Schweitzer, Jana Year: 1988 For the purposes of this study, eating disturbances were placed on a continuum ranging from disordered to normal, and family factors were examined via this framework. Research on anorectics and bulimics indicates that a variety of family variables contribute to the etiology of eating disorders. Research suggests the presence of a subgroup of persons who experience some disturbance in their relationships with food but not to the severity observed among eating disordered individuals. This study examined the relationship between family factors and eating disturbances. Title: Eating disorders : the correlation of family relationships with an eating disorder continuum Author: Schweitzer, Jana Year: 1988 For the purposes of this study, eating disturbances were placed on a continuum ranging from disordered to normal, and family factors were examined via this framework. Research on anorectics and bulimics indicates that a variety of family variables contribute to the etiology of eating disorders. Research suggests the presence of a subgroup of persons who experience some disturbance in their relationships with food but not to the severity observed among eating disordered individuals. This study examined the relationship between family factors and eating disturbances. Close

• 5. [Article] Building the Evidence Base for Family Drug Treatment Courts: Results From Recent Outcome Studies

  Results from at least four studies of FDTCs found evidence for their effectiveness in assisting and supporting parents in entering, remaining in, and completing substance abuse treatment so they could ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Building the Evidence Base for Family Drug Treatment Courts: Results From Recent Outcome Studies Author: Green, Beth L., Furrer, Carrie Jeanne, Worsel, Sonia D., Burrus, Scott W. M., Finigan, Michael W. Year: 2009 Results from at least four studies of FDTCs found evidence for their effectiveness in assisting and supporting parents in entering, remaining in, and completing substance abuse treatment so they could be reunited with their children; however, different program models achieved different outcome patterns. The Pima County (Arizona) study found positive effects for treatment completion, family reunification, and reduced times to permanent placement. Two other programs showed consistent positive treatment and child welfare outcomes. Neither of these two sites produced reduced time to permanent placements. The two most successful sites were longstanding FDTCs whose models aligned closely with the core program elements supported by organizations such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. They all used an integrated judicial processing system. Although reasons for site differences were difficult to determine, the results suggest that the integrated, traditional family drug court model may be more effective than other variations. Further research is needed in order to identify and systematically test such model differences, in order to develop an understanding of what features of the FDTC are most important for achieving intended outcomes. This article summarizes the findings of completed FDTC outcome studies, including one unpublished report and two published reports. Results are also presented from a recently completed, large-scale outcome study (Worcel, Green, Furrer, Burrus, and Finigan, 2008). Four of the sites studied were in San Diego, CA; Santa Clara County, CA; Suffolk County, NY; and Washoe County, NV. 2 tables and 30 references Title: Building the Evidence Base for Family Drug Treatment Courts: Results From Recent Outcome Studies Author: Green, Beth L., Furrer, Carrie Jeanne, Worsel, Sonia D., Burrus, Scott W. M., Finigan, Michael W. Year: 2009 Results from at least four studies of FDTCs found evidence for their effectiveness in assisting and supporting parents in entering, remaining in, and completing substance abuse treatment so they could be reunited with their children; however, different program models achieved different outcome patterns. The Pima County (Arizona) study found positive effects for treatment completion, family reunification, and reduced times to permanent placement. Two other programs showed consistent positive treatment and child welfare outcomes. Neither of these two sites produced reduced time to permanent placements. The two most successful sites were longstanding FDTCs whose models aligned closely with the core program elements supported by organizations such as the National Association of Drug Court Professionals and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. They all used an integrated judicial processing system. Although reasons for site differences were difficult to determine, the results suggest that the integrated, traditional family drug court model may be more effective than other variations. Further research is needed in order to identify and systematically test such model differences, in order to develop an understanding of what features of the FDTC are most important for achieving intended outcomes. This article summarizes the findings of completed FDTC outcome studies, including one unpublished report and two published reports. Results are also presented from a recently completed, large-scale outcome study (Worcel, Green, Furrer, Burrus, and Finigan, 2008). Four of the sites studied were in San Diego, CA; Santa Clara County, CA; Suffolk County, NY; and Washoe County, NV. 2 tables and 30 references Close