FAMILY APGAR

• Adaptation- the ability of a family to use and share inherent resources which can be either
intra- or extra-familial

• Partnership- the sharing of decision making which measures the satisfaction of solving
problems through communicating

• Growth- pertains to both physical and emotional aspects and measures the satisfaction of the
freedom to change

• Affection- emotions that are shared with and between family members which measures the
satisfaction with the intimacy and emotional interaction that exist in the family

• Resolve- refers to how time, money, and space are shared; this measures the satisfaction with the
commitment made by members of the family

Almost Some of Hardly

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Adaptation I am satisfied that I can turn to my family for help

when something is troubling me.

Partnership I am satisfied with the way my family talks about

things with me and shares problems with me.

Growth- I am satisfied that my family accepts and supports

my wishes to take on new activities or directions.

Affection I am satisfied with the way my family expresses

affection and responds to my emotions such as
anger, sorrow, and love.

Resolve I am satisfied with the way my family and I share

time together.