A New Familism Scale for Use in Diverse Populations

Author

Jared F. Galbreath, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleFollow

Date of Award

5-2025

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Major

Psychology

Major Professor

Michael Olson

Committee Members

Michael Olson, Garriy Shteynberg, Timothy Hulsey

Abstract

Familism has evolved substantially over its history as a concept. It has been applied in both limited and broad ways, leading to conceptual confusion. To clarify the nature of familism, we evaluate its history, development, and conceptual underpinnings and propose a revised, cross-cultural understanding of familism. We present a new scale for measuring familism in diverse populations, with a particular emphasis on how such a scale can be used in social psychological research. We conclude by outlining potential next steps in the study of familism in previously neglected groups of familists.

Recommended Citation

Galbreath, Jared F., "A New Familism Scale for Use in Diverse Populations. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2025.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/13860