The Georgia family Q-sort: an observational measure of family functioning.
The development of a new observational measure of family functioning using a Q-sort methodology is described. The Q-sort is one way of obtaining observer measures of family that complements both microcoding and global ratings of family processes. Evidence for construct validity is presented along with a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the Q-sort approach to family observation.
Wampler
K S
KS
Department of Child and Family Development, University of Georgia, Athens 30602.
Halverson
C F
CF
Moore
J J
JJ
Walters
L H
LH
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003142:Communication; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D011340:Problem Solving; D011594:Psychometrics; D014743:Videotape Recording