Systematic Review of Self‐Report Family Assessment Measures

A systematic review of self‐report family assessment measures was conducted with reference to their psychometric properties, clinical utility and theoretical underpinnings. Eight instruments were reviewed: The McMaster Family Assessment Device ( FAD ); Circumplex Model Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales ( FACES ); Beavers Systems Model Self‐Report Family Inventory ( SFI ); Family Assessment Measure III ( FAM III ); Family Environment Scale ( FES ); Family Relations Scale ( FRS ); and Systemic Therapy Inventory of Change ( STIC ); and the Systemic Clinical Outcome Routine Evaluation ( SCORE ). Results indicated that five family assessment measures are suitable for clinical use ( FAD , FACES ‐ IV , SFI , FAM III , SCORE ), two are not ( FES , FRS ), and one is a new system currently under‐going validation ( STIC ).