Table 1.

Description of the Dimensions of the Family Assessment Device

	Dimension	Explanation
1	Problem solving	Measure of the family’s ability to resolve problems
2	Communication	Measure of the extent to which the exchange of information among family members occurs in a direct and clear manner
3	Roles	Measure of the clarity and equity in assigning tasks to family members and the way performed by family members
4	Affective responsiveness	Measure of the family members’ capacities to experience appropriate affection in the family context
5	Affective involvement	Assessment of the extent of family members’ interests in each other’s activities and the way they value these activities
6	Behavior control	Measure of the way that the family maintains discipline and standards of behaviors
7	General function	Assessment of the level of overall health or pathology of the family