Psychometric Properties and Preliminary Norm Development of the Iranian Version of the Filial Responsibility Scale-Adult (FRS-A) in an Adult Population

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mohammad javad khodadadi ¹ , shahnaz nouhi ^{2 *} , نرگس رازقي ³ , حكيمه آقائي ⁴

1 - Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, Azad University, West Tehran Branch
2 - Department of Psychology, Sha.C., Islamic Azad University, Shahrood, Iran
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Received: 2025-08-16 Accepted : 2025-09-22 Published : 2025-10-03

Keywords: : Filial Responsibility, Psychometrics, FRS-A Scale Validation, Iranian Adults, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Cultural Adaptation,

Abstract :

Abstract This study examined the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Filial Responsibility Scale-Adult (FRS-A) and provided preliminary normative data for Iranian adults. After translation and content validation, the initial questionnaire was administered to 50 adults and 8 items were removed. The final version included 52 items across six factors in two temporal dimensions: “past” and “present.” Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) with 210 participants confirmed the six-factor structure, while Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with 250 participants indicated a moderate fit (RMSEA=0.077, CFI=0.763, TLI=0.747). Findings suggest that the Persian FRS-A demonstrates acceptable psychometric properties, although cultural differences should be considered in interpreting the factor structure. Overall, it can be applied as a reliable tool to assess filial role-taking experiences among Iranian adults. Keywords: Filial Responsibility, Psychometrics, FRS-A Scale Validation, Iranian Adults, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Cultural Adaptation

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