| Abstract: | 110 intact families (53 nonclinical, 57 clinical) completed a self-report family inventory (W. R. Beavers et al; see record 1986-15035-001) and were rated by observers on family interactional competence and style scales. Across the entire sample, significant levels of correspondence were found between conceptually related aspects of family functioning across insider (family) and outsider (observer) ratings. Insider and outsider ratings of family style were less directly related. Adolescents showed greater correspondence between their views of family health, conflict, and cohesion and those of outside observers' perceptions of the family's health and style. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
