Parent assessment in research on the vulnerability of children and families to mental disorder

The research methodology for a current study of the assessment of family factors as they relate to the development of psychopathology in high-risk children is described. Factor analysis of preliminary data from 83 families led to the construction of 6 rating scales on the emotional health of the pat...

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Published in:	The American journal of psychiatry Vol. 135; no. 7; p. 812
Main Authors:	Romano, J, Geertsma, R H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-1978
Subjects:	Adult Child Child, Preschool Family Characteristics Female Humans Interview, Psychological Male Marriage Mental Disorders - genetics Mental Disorders - psychology Parents Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Research Design Risk Schizophrenia - genetics Schizophrenic Psychology
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Summary:	The research methodology for a current study of the assessment of family factors as they relate to the development of psychopathology in high-risk children is described. Factor analysis of preliminary data from 83 families led to the construction of 6 rating scales on the emotional health of the patient, spouse, and child; the family; and the marriage; these should prove valuable in predicting the outcome of the index child and his family.
ISSN:	0002-953X
DOI:	10.1176/ajp.135.7.812