Family Member Impact Questionnaire – FMI
Measures the negative impact and stress experienced by family members due to a relative's alcohol or drug use.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Family Member Impact Questionnaire – FMI was developed by Orford, J., Oppenheimer, E., Egert, S., Hensman, C. & Guthrie, S. (1976). It is designed to measure Family impact of substance use. The scale is intended for use with Family members of individuals with alcohol or drug problems.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 16 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Worrying Behavior, Active Disturbance.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Worrying Behavior | 3,4,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16 | 10 |
| Active Disturbance | 1,2,5,6,7,10 | 6 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Not at all, 1 = Once or twice, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, DK = Don't know.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.