Dimensions of the family environment in adolescence

Abstract

The Family Environment Scale ( Moos, 1974 ) was completed by 24 youngadolescents newly referred to psychiatric clinics and 24 control subjects from local schools, who were individually matched on several variables. Findings confirmed that the perceptions of the disturbed adolescents were less satisfactory, whether in terms of impaired relationships or restricted opportunities for personal growth. Examples are given of how the Scale might contribute to both clinical practice and research.