Scale Overview
The Family Time and Routines Index – FTRI was developed by Hamilton I. McCubbin, Anne I. Thompson, & Marilyn A. McCubbin (1991). It is designed to measure Family routines and integration. The scale is intended for use with Families / Parents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 32 items organized into 8 factors/subscales: Work Day and Leisure Time Routines, Parents’ Routines, Family Bedtime Routines, Family Meals, Extended Family Routine, Leaving and Coming Home, Family Disciplinary Routines, Family Chores.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Work Day and Leisure Time Routines |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 |
10 |
| Parents' Routines |
11,12,13,14 |
4 |
| Family Bedtime Routines |
15,16 |
2 |
| Family Meals |
17,18 |
2 |
| Extended Family Routine |
19,20,21,22 |
4 |
| Leaving and Coming Home |
23,24,25,26 |
4 |
| Family Disciplinary Routines |
27,28 |
2 |
| Family Chores |
29,30,31,32 |
4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = False, 1 = Mostly False, 2 = Mostly True, 3 = True.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 96. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Routine Integration: 0 – 32
- Moderate Routine Integration: 33 – 64
- High Routine Integration: 65 – 96
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.70 – 0.88.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.