Exploratory factor Structure of the Persian version of the Family of Origin Scale

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• Gh Rajabi ¹
• Z Naderi Nobandegani ²
• A Jelodari ³

¹ null

² هیات علمی

³ shahid chamran university

Abstract

Abstract
This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the exploratory factor structure of the Persian version of Family of Origin Scale among students of Payam Noor University of Fasa city. Two-hundred and eight students of Payam Noor University of Fasa city were selected using multi-stage random sampling method and they completed the Family of Origin Scale-40. Data were analyzed using the exploratory factor analysis and by SPSS-21 software. The results of exploratory factor analysis revealed 6-factor structure: Family emotional atmosphere, responsibility and tone and mood, respect and openness to family members, trust to family, loss and separation, clarity expression and feelings range based on previous research. The Cronbach's α coefficient was .93 for the total scale and ranged0 from .47 to .91 for the 6 factors. The significant correlations between the entire scale score and the 6 factors indicates convergent validity, and low correlation between the 6 subscales indicates divergent validity. Finally, the FOS may be used as a reliable and valid instrument in measuring aspects of family of origin both in therapeutic and research settings.
Key words: The family of origin Scale, exploratory factor structure, family.

Keywords

• The family of origin Scale
• exploratory factor structure
• family

20.1001.1.22285516.1396.8.29.12.1

Main Subjects

• Psychological Models and Methods

---

References

-                       Boszormenyi-Nagy, I., & Spark, G. M. (1973). Invisible loyalties. Hagerstown, M. D.: Harper & Row.

-                       Bowen, M. (1978). Family therapy in clinical practice. New York: Jason Aronson.

-                       Bowen, M. (1978). Family Therapy in Clinical Practice. New York: Jason Aronson.

-                       Fine, M., & Hovestadt, A. J. (1984). Perceptions of marriage and rationality by levels of perceived health in the family of origin. Journal of Marriage and Family, 10, 193-195.

-                       Framo, J. L. (1976). Family of origin as a therapeutic resource for adults in marital and family therapy: You can and should go home again. Family Process, 15, 193-210.

-                       Gavin, L. A., & Wambolt, F. S. (1992). A reconsideration of the family-of-origin scale. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 18, 179-188.

-                       Guilford, J. P. (1983). Factor analysis. 2^nd ed. Hillsdale: Erlbaum.

-                       Hemming, M. E., Blackmer, V., & Searight, H. R. (2012). The family-of-origin scale: A psychometric review and factor analysis study. International Journal of Psychological Studies, 4(3), 34-42.

-                       Hovestadt, A. J., Anderson, W. J., Piercy, F. P., Cochran, S. W, & Fine, F. P. (1985). A family-of-origin scale. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 11(3), 287-297.

-                       Kaiser, H. F. (1974). An index of factorial simplicity. Psychometrika, 39, 31–36.

-                       Katakis, C. (1998). The three identities of the Greek family. Athens: Ellinika Grammata.

-                       Kline, P. (1994). An easy guide to factor analysis. New York: Routledge.

-                       Lee, R. E., Gordon, N. G., & O'Dell, J. W. (1989). The validity and use of the family-of-origin scale. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 15, 19-27.

-                       Mangrum, O. (1988). Construct validation of the family-of-origin scale: A factor analysis. (Doctoral Dissertation, Western Michigan University, 1988) Dissertation Abstracts International, 49, 4600.

-                       Manley, C. M., Searight, H. R., Binder, A. F., & Russo, R. J. (1990). The family-of-origin scale: Factorial validity for adolescents. Family Therapy, 27, 273-280.

-                       Mazer, G. E., Mangrum, O. L., Hovestadt, A. J., & Brashear, R. L. (1990). Further validation of the family of origin scale: A factor analysis. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 16, 423-426.

-                       Nichols, M. (2009). Family Therapy: Concepts and methods (9th ed.), New York: Prentice Hall.

-                       Papadiotis, V., & Softas-Nall, L. (2006). Family systemic therapy: Basic approaches, theoretical positions and practical applications. Athens: Ellinika Grammata.

-                       Petrogiannis, K., & Softas-Hall, L. C. (2010). The family of origin scale in Greece. International Journal of Psychological Studies, 2, 3-10.

-                       Ryan, B. A., Kawash, G. F., Fine, M., & Powel, B. (1994). The family of origin scale: A construct validation study. Contemporary Family Therapy, 16(2), 145-159.

-                       Sabatelli, R. M., & Bartle-Haring, S. (2003). Family-of-origin experiences and adjustment in married couple. Journal of Marriage and Family, 65(1), 159-169.

-                       Satir, V. (1988). The new people making. Mountain View, CA: Science and Behavior Books

-                       Sharma, S. (1996). Applied Multivariate Techniques. New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc.

-                       Vanier, D., & Russell Searight, H. (2012). The Family-of-origin Scale: Relationship to motivation and cognitive constructs. International Review of Social Sciences and Humanities, 41 (1), 174-180.

-                       Whitton, S. W., Waldinger, R. J., Schulz, M. S., Allen, J. P., Crowell, J. A., & Hauser, S. T. (2008). Prospective associations from family-of-origin interactions to adult marital interactions and relationship adjustment. Journal of Family Psychology, 22 (2), 274-286.