A FAMILY‐OF‐ORIGIN SCALE*

Abstract

While family‐of‐origin interventions are widely used, the theoretical assumptions upon which these techniques are based are largely without empirical validation. This paper reports on the development of a family‐of‐origin scale that may be used in such research as well as employed as an adjunct to therapy. The resultant scale attempts to measure self‐perceived levels of health in one's family of origin. Presented are data pertaining to the scale's validity, reliability, and normative sample.