Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Family Communication Scale in the Chinese Population

Purpose: To evaluate the factor structure and psychometric properties of the 10-item Family Communication Scale (FCS) in the Chinese population.Methods: Study 1 was a population-based survey [N = 687, 61.1% female; mean age (SD) 56.6 (19.1)]. Study 2 was a community-based intervention (N = 1983, 76....

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Autores principales:	Ningyuan Guo, Henry C. Y. Ho, Man Ping Wang, Agnes Y. Lai, Tzu Tsun Luk, Kasisomayajula Viswanath, Sophia S. Chan, Tai Hing Lam
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Publicado:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2021
Materias:	family communication scale positive family communication communication method information and communication technologies validation Chinese Psychology BF1-990
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:be2f48268561439280b44c0fc92319bf2021-11-12T04:25:12ZFactor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Family Communication Scale in the Chinese Population1664-107810.3389/fpsyg.2021.736514https://doaj.org/article/be2f48268561439280b44c0fc92319bf2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.736514/fullhttps://doaj.org/toc/1664-1078Purpose: To evaluate the factor structure and psychometric properties of the 10-item Family Communication Scale (FCS) in the Chinese population.Methods: Study 1 was a population-based survey [N = 687, 61.1% female; mean age (SD) 56.6 (19.1)]. Study 2 was a community-based intervention (N = 1983, 76.7% female; 57.8% aged 20–59 years). We conducted exploratory factor analysis (EFA) in Study 1 and replicated the model by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in Study 2. Psychometric properties were evaluated, including internal consistency, test–retest reliability, convergent and discriminant validity, and known-group validity. We identified how the FCS scores differed by sociodemographic characteristics and communication methods including face to face and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Study 1.Results: The EFA and CFA supported a one-factor structure. The Chinese FCS showed a good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.91; McDonald’s Omega = 0.91) and was stable over 1-month (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.69, P < 0.001). Convergent validity was supported by positive correlations of FCS with the Subjective Happiness Scale, Family Adaption, Partnership, Growth, Affection, Resolve (APGAR) Scale, family health, harmony, and happiness, and perceived family communication sufficiency and quality (All P < 0.001). Discriminant validity was supported by the stronger correlation of FCS with Short Form-12 Health Survey Version 2 Mental Component than that with Physical Component (P < 0.001). Higher household income, frequent face-to-face communication, and frequent use of phone calls, instant messaging, and social networking sites were associated with higher FCS scores.Conclusion: The one-factor structure of the Chinese FCS can be a reliable and valid measurement of positive family communication, in the context of ICT integration into family communication.Clinical Trial Registration: [www.ClinicalTrials.gov], identifier [NCT02563613].Ningyuan GuoHenry C. Y. HoMan Ping WangAgnes Y. LaiTzu Tsun LukKasisomayajula ViswanathKasisomayajula ViswanathSophia S. ChanTai Hing LamFrontiers Media S.A.articlefamily communication scalepositive family communicationcommunication methodinformation and communication technologiesvalidationChinesePsychologyBF1-990ENFrontiers in Psychology, Vol 12 (2021)
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topic	family communication scale positive family communication communication method information and communication technologies validation Chinese Psychology BF1-990
spellingShingle	family communication scale positive family communication communication method information and communication technologies validation Chinese Psychology BF1-990 Ningyuan Guo Henry C. Y. Ho Man Ping Wang Agnes Y. Lai Tzu Tsun Luk Kasisomayajula Viswanath Kasisomayajula Viswanath Sophia S. Chan Tai Hing Lam Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Family Communication Scale in the Chinese Population
description	Purpose: To evaluate the factor structure and psychometric properties of the 10-item Family Communication Scale (FCS) in the Chinese population.Methods: Study 1 was a population-based survey [N = 687, 61.1% female; mean age (SD) 56.6 (19.1)]. Study 2 was a community-based intervention (N = 1983, 76.7% female; 57.8% aged 20–59 years). We conducted exploratory factor analysis (EFA) in Study 1 and replicated the model by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in Study 2. Psychometric properties were evaluated, including internal consistency, test–retest reliability, convergent and discriminant validity, and known-group validity. We identified how the FCS scores differed by sociodemographic characteristics and communication methods including face to face and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Study 1.Results: The EFA and CFA supported a one-factor structure. The Chinese FCS showed a good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.91; McDonald’s Omega = 0.91) and was stable over 1-month (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.69, P < 0.001). Convergent validity was supported by positive correlations of FCS with the Subjective Happiness Scale, Family Adaption, Partnership, Growth, Affection, Resolve (APGAR) Scale, family health, harmony, and happiness, and perceived family communication sufficiency and quality (All P < 0.001). Discriminant validity was supported by the stronger correlation of FCS with Short Form-12 Health Survey Version 2 Mental Component than that with Physical Component (P < 0.001). Higher household income, frequent face-to-face communication, and frequent use of phone calls, instant messaging, and social networking sites were associated with higher FCS scores.Conclusion: The one-factor structure of the Chinese FCS can be a reliable and valid measurement of positive family communication, in the context of ICT integration into family communication.Clinical Trial Registration: [www.ClinicalTrials.gov], identifier [NCT02563613].
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author	Ningyuan Guo Henry C. Y. Ho Man Ping Wang Agnes Y. Lai Tzu Tsun Luk Kasisomayajula Viswanath Kasisomayajula Viswanath Sophia S. Chan Tai Hing Lam
author_facet	Ningyuan Guo Henry C. Y. Ho Man Ping Wang Agnes Y. Lai Tzu Tsun Luk Kasisomayajula Viswanath Kasisomayajula Viswanath Sophia S. Chan Tai Hing Lam
author_sort	Ningyuan Guo
title	Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Family Communication Scale in the Chinese Population
title_short	Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Family Communication Scale in the Chinese Population
title_full	Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Family Communication Scale in the Chinese Population
title_fullStr	Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Family Communication Scale in the Chinese Population
title_full_unstemmed	Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Family Communication Scale in the Chinese Population
title_sort	factor structure and psychometric properties of the family communication scale in the chinese population
publisher	Frontiers Media S.A.
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/be2f48268561439280b44c0fc92319bf
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Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Family Communication Scale in the Chinese Population

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