Filial Responsibility Expectations Scale – FRES

Q: How many questions does the Filial Responsibility Expectations Scale – FRES have?

The Filial Responsibility Expectations Scale – FRES contains 6 items and takes approximately 2 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Filial Responsibility Expectations Scale – FRES scored?

Scores range from 6 to 36. Interpretation levels: Low Expectations (6-18), Moderate Expectations (19-30), High Expectations (31-36).

Q: Is the Filial Responsibility Expectations Scale – FRES free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Filial Responsibility Expectations Scale – FRES was developed by Wayne C. Seelbach & William J. Sauer (1977). It is designed to measure Filial Responsibility Expectations. The scale is intended for use with Aged parents.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 6 items.

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Somewhat Disagree, 4 = Somewhat Agree, 5 = Agree, 6 = Strongly Agree.

Scoring

Items are summed to produce a total score.

Total scores range from 6 to 36. Interpretation guidelines:

Low Expectations: 6 – 18
Moderate Expectations: 19 – 30
High Expectations: 31 – 36

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.

Administration

The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.