Family Attachment and Changeability Index 8 – FACI8
Measures family functioning along the dimensions of attachment (cohesion) and changeability (adaptability).
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Family Attachment and Changeability Index 8 – FACI8 was developed by Hamilton I. McCubbin, Anne I. Thompson, & Kelly M. Elver (1995). It is designed to measure Family attachment and changeability. The scale is intended for use with Families, adults, and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 16 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Attachment, Changeability.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment | 2,5,7,9,12,13,15,16 | 8 |
| Changeability | 1,3,4,6,8,10,11,14 | 8 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Half the time, 4 = More than half, 5 = Always.
The scale includes 8 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
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.