The development and validation of the family coping expectations scale: socialized responses to adverse life experiences and their associations with personal and relational wellness. Issue 2 (15th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Weinzapfel, Payton O.; Schrodt, Paul
• Is Part Of: Communication quarterly. Volume 70:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 107
• Page End: 131
• Publication Date: 2022-03-15
• Subjects: Family coping -- resilience -- conversation orientation -- conformity orientation -- mental health -- self-esteem -- family satisfaction; Communication -- Periodicals; 302.205
• DOI: 10.1080/01463373.2021.2022737
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0146-3373

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Drawing upon schema theory and family communication patterns theory, this study developed and validated a new measure of family coping expectations. Participants included 505 adult children who reported on their family's expectations for how to communicate and cope with stress and adversity. Results produced a 27-item measure that assessed adults' perceptions of their family's coping expectations across four dimensions: rely on family support, avoid outside help, pretend you're OK, and follow our lead . Tests of convergent and discriminant validity supported the construct validity of the FCE scale and revealed meaningful associations with family communication patterns, mental health, and family satisfaction.