Abstract
The aim of the study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of Medical Outcomes Study Family and
Marital Functioning Measures (C–MOS–FMFM) in Hong Kong Chinese childbearing families. A cross-sectional survey was conducted
using a convenience sample of 128 childbearing couples recruited from antenatal clinics. The C–MOS–FMFM demonstrated good
internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.79) and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.74). Significant
correlations with Medical Outcomes Study-Social Support Survey (r = 0.38, P < 0.01) and Trait Anxiety Inventory (r = −0.48, P < 0.01) supported construct validity. Factor analysis identified one factor corresponding to family functioning and two factors
corresponding to marital functioning. The C–MOS–FMFM has satisfactory psychometric properties. It has the potential to be
used as a clinical and research instrument for measuring family and marital functioning in the Chinese population.
Marital Functioning Measures (C–MOS–FMFM) in Hong Kong Chinese childbearing families. A cross-sectional survey was conducted
using a convenience sample of 128 childbearing couples recruited from antenatal clinics. The C–MOS–FMFM demonstrated good
internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.79) and test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.74). Significant
correlations with Medical Outcomes Study-Social Support Survey (r = 0.38, P < 0.01) and Trait Anxiety Inventory (r = −0.48, P < 0.01) supported construct validity. Factor analysis identified one factor corresponding to family functioning and two factors
corresponding to marital functioning. The C–MOS–FMFM has satisfactory psychometric properties. It has the potential to be
used as a clinical and research instrument for measuring family and marital functioning in the Chinese population.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-9
- DOI 10.1007/s10597-011-9450-5
- Authors
- Fei-Wan Ngai, School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Room 417, 4/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
- Siew-Fei Ngu, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen Mary Hospital, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, 6/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
- Journal Community Mental Health Journal
- Online ISSN 1573-2789
- Print ISSN 0010-3853