Description

The Family Communication and Activities measure captures how often, in a typical week, a caregiver and child engage in shared activities and conversations. It includes four items that ask about the frequency of doing enjoyable activities together (e.g., playing sports or games), working together on household tasks (e.g., cooking or cleaning), discussing daily events, and talking about the child’s feelings. Respondents choose how many days per week these interactions occur, ranging from 0 to 7 days. Scores can help identify areas where families may benefit from additional support in building daily routines that promote closeness and open dialogue. The measure is available in versions for both adults and caregivers, with minor differences in instructions but identical content.

AI/AN Communities where the measure has been used

Communities in the northern Midwestern United States and Canada

Demographics of AI/AN participants where the scale has been used

Adult caregivers with children and youth aged 10-18

Notes on adaptations or modifications

N/A

Modality and administration

Self-report; this measure is administered via in-person/phone interviews, or an online REDCap link is sent to the participant

Scoring

Responses follow a 5-point Likert scale – 0 days, 1-2 days, 3-4 days, 5-6 days, 7 days, with a Don’t Know/Refuse to Answer option for all items.

Psychometric evidence

Not available

Citation(s)

Internally developed CIH