ABSTRACT

Read each statement, imagining that you have just heard someone use it to describe his/her family. Then decide which dimension of the MMFF is indicated by the statement. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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Problem Solving

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Communication

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Roles

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Affective Responsiveness

AI

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Affective Involvement

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Behavior Control

We get angry over small things. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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If a crisis comes up, we have difficulty in organizing who does what. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We don't talk to each other when we are angry. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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Our relationships tend to be businesslike rather than friendly. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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There are some tensions and problems we can't seem to deal with. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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The rules can be altered if there is good reason. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We often feel lonely even when we are together. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We agree on trip and holiday plans. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We usually get things done on time. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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It seems like there are always too many people in the house. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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Things around the house get fixed quickly. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We know what to do in an emergency. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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It is difficult to talk to each other about tender feelings. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We know how family members will behave in most situations. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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Tenderness takes second place to other things in our family. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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Even though we mean well, we intrude too much into each others’ lives. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We feel accepted for what we are. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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Our house is well stocked with food and essentials. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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Some of us can't be happy even when it's reasonable. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We enjoy talking about our personal interests. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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Our household runs smoothly. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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When you ask someone to do something, you have to check that they did it. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We share our happiness with each other. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We are too self-centered. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We avoid telling other family members about problems we see. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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Our living conditions are comfortable. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We seldom try to go over how we resolved difficulties. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We have difficulties making clear to each other where and when to meet. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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Sometimes we are quite careless. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We see crying as a sign of weakness. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We can be angry without losing respect for each other. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We resolve most emotional upsets that come up. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We are not satisfied with anything short of perfection. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We could not possibly exist without each other. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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Some members are unhappy about where they are going in life. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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It isn't always clear when we are being asked to do something. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We often feel we're being talked about, but we're not part of the discussion. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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We trust each other. https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">

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