Psychometric Properties of the North Carolina Family Assessment Scale (NCFAS) for Vulnerable Preschoolers from Ecuador.
Positive parenting and appropriate interaction with children are globally recognized as pivotal in enhancing children's quality of life. Evaluating family intervention programs is therefore vital, particularly in regions that lack reliable tools for assessment. This manuscript details a study conduc...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Child & Family Studies Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 103 - 114 |
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