Scale Overview
The Family Unpredictability Scale – FUS was developed by Lisa Thomson Ross & Elizabeth M. Hill (2004). It is designed to measure Family Unpredictability. The scale is intended for use with Parents / Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 22 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Nurturance, Meals, Finances, Discipline.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Nurturance |
1,3,7,11,14,16,19 |
7 |
| Meals |
2,6,13,17,20 |
5 |
| Finances |
4,9,21 |
3 |
| Discipline |
5,8,10,12,15,18,22 |
7 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 10 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 N/A.
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.