Family Stress Measure (Foster Parents)

Scale name: Family Stress Measure

Scale overview

The five questions on the Family Stress Scale were rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from never to very often.

Author(s) Geiger, J. M., Hayes, M. J., & Lietz, C. A. (2013)

Items = 5

Response Type: Likert-type, 5-point

Sample item

How often have you experienced any of the following events:

1. Severe difficulties with your foster child's biological family/parents?

Reliability/ Validity

Not reported in PsycTESTS entry.

Availability

The 5-items are listed in the PsycTESTS entry.

Geiger, J. M., Hayes, M. J., & Lietz, C. A. (2013). Family Stress Measure [Database record]. Retrieved from PsycTESTS. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/t25361-000

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SCOPES domain = Social/relationships

Reference(s)

Geiger, Jennifer Mullins, Hayes, Megan J., & Lietz, Cynthia A. (2013). Should I stay or should I go? A mixed methods study examining the factors influencing foster parents' decisions to continue or discontinue providing foster care. Children and Youth Services Review, 35(9), 1356-1365. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.05.00

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