Resources for Researchers/ Practitioners/Policy Makers
The main components of the ‘Stress-Strain-Information-Coping-Support’ Model can be measured both quantitatively (using standardised questionnaires) and qualitatively. The group of AFINet members who developed the SSICS Model have used the four questionnaires in this section [AFINet Four Questionnaires] to measure Stress, Strain, Coping and Support. The section also contains some papers outlining how we have used them, and their psychometric properties. There is also a paper outlining some of our qualitative work examining the same areas. Finally there is a copy of a single shorter questionnaire [5-Step Method FMQ (SQFM-AA)], developed from these four longer questionnaires: the Short Questionnaire for Family Members (Affected by Addiction), also known as the FMQ, and a paper outlining how that was developed.
Useful Questionnaires
Orford Padin et al Brazil (2017) - The burden experienced by Brazilian family members affected by their relatives alcohol or drug misuse
Orford et al (2017) - Stress, strain, coping and social support fort AFMs attending the National Problem Gambling Clinic London
Toner Velleman (2014) - Initial reliabilty and validity of perceived social support for family members of problem substance abusers :
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