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For this study, we investigated the reliability and validity of the FSS (Family Satisfaction Scale) in survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The FSS was administered during the 12- and 60-month follow-up interviews. Data analyses included Cronbach's Alpha to determine internal consistency and analysis of variance to determine the relationship of FSS total score to Life Satisfaction Index-A (LSI-A) total scores, marital status, living arrangement, and number of family contacts outside the home. Cronbach's Alphas were 0.94 (12 months, N = 54 1) and 0.95 (60 months, N = 340). FSS total score and marital status were significantly related at both 12 months (F-3,F- 534 = 6.04, p < 0.001) and 60 months post-discharge (F-3,F- 335 = 4.52, p < 0.005). FSS total scores are correlated with the number of family contacts (r(342) = 0.12, p < 0.03) and with LSI-A total scores (r(337) = 0.43, p < 0.001). The FSS has excellent internal consistency with survivors of TBI. We also demonstrated the evidence of convergent validity.

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