Objective:

It is to determine the reliability of the Family Barometer using the test retest method.

Method:

An instrumental study, 299 people living with their partners and / or children were evaluated at the time of evaluation, 83,6 % of the sample were women. The age range fluctuated between 18 and 65 years (M = 40,7 years). The Family Barometer (Peruvian version) is made up of 98 items with different response options (dichotomous, Likert, multiple nominal response and open numerical response) that evaluate the family structure and dynamics, in addition to the perception that one has about family related issues like abortion or marriage. Cohen’s kappa statistics (κ) and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) were applied.

Results:

Most of the items that inquire about the structure, family dynamics, violence and risk behaviors are reliable (κ≥ 0,4 or CCI≥ 0,4). On the other hand, questions about separation, marriage, homosexuality and abortion are not reliable (κ <0,4 or ICC <0,4).

Conclusion:

The Family Barometer questionnaire proved to be reliable in measuring various family characteristics in the Peruvian population.

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