Family Adaptation Scale – FAS
Measures a family's level of adaptation and satisfaction with internal family relationships and community fit.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Family Adaptation Scale – FAS was developed by Aaron Antonovsky & T. Sourani (1988). It is designed to measure Family Adaptation. The scale is intended for use with Families.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 10 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Internal Family Fit, Family-Community Fit, General Fit.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Family Fit | 1,4,5,7,10 | 5 |
| Family-Community Fit | 8,9 | 2 |
| General Fit | 2,3,6 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = I'm completely satisfied, 2 = I'm very satisfied, 3 = I'm quite satisfied, 4 = I'm somewhat satisfied, 5 = I'm somewhat unsatisfied, 6 = I'm quite unsatisfied, 7 = I'm completely unsatisfied.
The scale includes 6 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
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.