A review of instruments for assessing family history

Journal/Book: Clin Psychol Rev. 1998; 18: The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England OX5 1GB. Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd. 163-187.

Abstract: The influence of family history on one's development has long been a focus of psychological theory research, adn practice. In recent years, however conceptualizations of family influences on development have evolved considerably, and there has also been increased concern about the reliability of individuals' memory for their childhoods in general. Current knowledge regarding these and other issues are applied to reviewing the instruments that have been developed to assess aspects of family history. The complexity of this type of assessment is emphasized, and a variety of problems with the reliability and validity of the currently available instruments are discussed. Suggestions for future research are also offered.

Note: Review Melchert TP, Texas Tech Univ, Dept Psychol, Lubbock,TX 79409 USA

Keyword(s): PARENTAL BONDING INSTRUMENT; CHILD-REARING BEHAVIORS; SEXUAL ABUSE; PSYCHOLOGICAL MALTREATMENT; DEPRESSIVE-DISORDERS; ADULT DEPRESSION; EATING DISORDERS; MEMORIES; PERCEPTIONS; RELIABILITY

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