Factor Structure and Internal Consistency of a Spanish Version of the Family Quality of Life (FaQoL)

This study examines the factor structure and internal consistency of the Spanish version of the Family Quality of Life scale (FaQoL). After translating and back-translating the instrument, we administered it to 324 families with a child with disabilities or developmental delays or who was at risk an...

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Published in:Applied Research in Quality of Life 2018-06, Vol.13 (2), p.385-398
Main Authors: García-Grau, Pau, McWilliam, R. A., Martínez-Rico, Gabriel, Grau-Sevilla, María D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children
Children & youth
Confirmatory factor analysis
Early intervention
Families & family life
Intellectual disabilities
Likert scale
Political Science
Professionals
Quality of life
Quality of Life Research
Secondary schools
Social Sciences
Sociodemographics
Sociology
Spanish language
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Summary:This study examines the factor structure and internal consistency of the Spanish version of the Family Quality of Life scale (FaQoL). After translating and back-translating the instrument, we administered it to 324 families with a child with disabilities or developmental delays or who was at risk and who was enrolled in an early intervention (EI) program. Families were recruited from EI services in Spain, from 12 autonomous communities. Children’s average age was 38.6 months. Results showed the FaQoL scores had high internal consistency. Confirmatory factor analysis showed an adequate fit with the original factors, even slightly higher than the original four-factor solution. These results allow factors scores to be used reliably with Spanish families.
ISSN:1871-2584
1871-2576
DOI:10.1007/s11482-017-9530-y