Table 4 Descriptive Statistics and Standardized Factor Loadings for 51-item Family Resilience Assessment Scale (FRAS-ASD)
Factors and Items | Standardized Factor Loadings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 | M (SD) | Range | ITC | |
Factor 1: Family Communication and Problem Solving | ||||||
1. Our family structure is flexible to deal with the unexpected. | .49 | .03 | −.02 | 3.12 (.65) | 1–4 | .49 |
3. The things we do for each other make us feel a part of the family. | .44 | .12 | .04 | 3.32 (.56) | 1–4 | .48 |
4. We accept stressful events as part of life. | .57 | −.02 | −.00 | 3.20 (.65) | 1–4 | .55 |
5. We accept that problems occur unexpectedly. | .59 | −.06 | .02 | 3.28 (.52) | 2–4 | .56 |
6. We all have input into major family decisions. | .65 | −.13 | .00 | 3.09 (.71) | 1–4 | .59 |
7. We are able to work through pain and come to an understanding. | .77 | −.05 | .03 | 3.11 (.63) | 1–4 | .74 |
8. We are adaptable to demands placed on us as a family. | .74 | .02 | −.03 | 3.10 (.57) | 1–4 | .73 |
9. We are open to new ways of doing things in our family. | .59 | −.13 | .12 | 3.10 (.63) | 2–4 | .52 |
13. We believe we can handle our problems. | .63 | .16 | −.08 | 2.96 (.62) | 1–4 | .68 |
14. We can ask for clarification if we do not understand each other. | .72 | −.07 | −.06 | 3.11 (.61) | 1–4 | .67 |
15. We can be honest and direct with each other in our family. | .74 | −.16 | .04 | 3.17 (.64) | 1–4 | .66 |
16. We can blow off steam at home without upsetting someone. | .53 | .11 | −.03 | 2.55 (.72) | 1–4 | .56 |
17. We can compromise when problems come up. | .83 | −.11 | .06 | 3.04 (.58) | 1–4 | .77 |
18. We can deal with family differences in accepting a loss. | .65 | .08 | −.02 | 3.07 (.54) | 1–4 | .67 |
20. We can question the meaning behind messages in our family. | .50 | .11 | −.01 | 2.97 (.62) | 1–4 | .53 |
21. We can solve major problems. | .74 | .06 | .02 | 3.10 (.65) | 1–4 | .75 |
22. We can survive if another problem comes up. | .63 | .21 | −.07 | 3.22 (.64) | 1–4 | .70 |
23. We can talk about the way we communicate in our family. | .76 | −.06 | .00 | 3.03 (.69) | 1–4 | .72 |
24. We can work through difficulties as a family. | .82 | −.08 | .08 | 3.18 (.58) | 1–4 | .77 |
25. We consult with each other about decisions. | .78 | −.04 | −.02 | 3.12 (.72) | 1–4 | .75 |
26. We define problems positively to solve them. | .71 | −.06 | .12 | 2.90 (.65) | 1–4 | .67 |
27. We discuss problems and feel good about the solutions. | .75 | −.05 | .14 | 2.93 (.62) | 1–4 | .71 |
28. We discuss things until we reach a resolution. | .80 | −.06 | .09 | 2.86 (.72) | 1–4 | .76 |
29. We feel free to express our opinions. | .75 | −.08 | −.10 | 3.14 (.66) | 1–4 | .70 |
30. We feel good giving time and energy to our family. | .57 | .13 | .01 | 3.32 (.63) | 1–4 | .61 |
33. We feel we are strong in facing big problems. | .66 | .02 | −.06 | 3.10 (.62) | 1–4 | .66 |
35. We have the strength to solve our problems. | .66 | .02 | −.13 | 3.16 (.53) | 2–4 | .66 |
38. We learn from each other’s mistakes. | .56 | .04 | −.04 | 3.15 (.52) | 2–4 | .57 |
39. We mean what we say to each other in our family. | .49 | .13 | −.02 | 3.17 (.50) | 2–4 | .54 |
43. We share responsibility in the family. | .56 | −.04 | .02 | 3.06 (.61) | 1–4 | .53 |
44. We show love and affection for family members. | .51 | .06 | −.00 | 3.51 (.55) | 2–4 | .53 |
45. We tell each other how much we care for one another. | .48 | .17 | −.06 | 3.40 (.65) | 2–4 | .54 |
48. We trust things will work out even in difficult times. | .45 | .23 | .06 | 3.21 (.61) | 1–4 | .53 |
49. We try new ways of working with problems. | .53 | −.06 | −.05 | 3.09 (.48) | 2–4 | .50 |
50. We understand communication from other family members. | .53 | .05 | −.04 | 3.00 (.47) | 1–4 | .54 |
51. We work to make sure family members are not emotionally or physically hurt. | .47 | .13 | −.14 | 3.36 (.57) | 1–4 | .51 |
Factor 2: Utilizing Social and Economic Resources | ||||||
2. Our friends value us and who we are. | .15 | .46 | .03 | 3.22 (.63) | 1–4 | .49 |
10. We are understood by other family members. | .25 | .35 | .06 | 2.55 (.82) | 1–4 | .44 |
11. We ask neighbors for help and assistance. | −.09 | .56 | .17 | 2.03 (.83) | 1–4 | .56 |
19. We can depend upon people in this community. | −.17 | .88 | .09 | 2.60 (.83) | 1–4 | .77 |
31. We feel people in this community are willing to help in an emergency. | .03 | .81 | .04 | 2.83 (.81) | 1–4 | .76 |
32. We feel secure living in this community. | .12 | .65 | −.13 | 3.11 (.65) | 1–4 | .62 |
36. We know there is community help if there is trouble. | −.09 | .77 | −.02 | 2.77 (.82) | 1–4 | .66 |
37. We know we are important to our friends. | .12 | .57 | −.02 | 2.99 (.64) | 1–4 | .56 |
41. We receive gifts and favors from neighbors | −.15 | .65 | .20 | 2.27 (.88) | 1–4 | .61 |
46. We think this is a good community to raise children | .06 | .61 | −.04 | 3.20 (.64) | 1–4 | .57 |
47. We think we should not get too involved with people in this community.a | −.15 | .62 | −.13 | 3.02 (.64) | 1–4 | .49 |
Factor 3: Family Spirituality | ||||||
12. We attend church/synagogue/mosque services. | .01 | .03 | .91 | 1.96 (1.06) | 1–4 | .87 |
34. We have faith in a supreme being. | .14 | −.04 | .68 | 2.68 (1.01) | 1–4 | .66 |
40. We participate in church activities. | .01 | .05 | .93 | 1.98 (1.03) | 1–4 | .89 |
42. We seek advice from religious advisors. | .01 | .06 | .89 | 1.82 (.94) | 1–4 | .84 |