Translation and Validation of the Urdu Version of the Family Questionnaire for Assessing Expressed Emotion

Background: The assessment of expressed emotions is crucial in understanding family dynamics and their impact on individuals' emotional well-being. Objectives: This study aimed to established the psychometric properties of the Family Questionnaire Urdu Version (FQ-U). Methods: The study was executed in three phases. In the first Phase, forward and backward translation was carried out. In the second phase, language equivalence was tested on a sample of 50 bilingual participants. In the third Phase, reliability analysis was carried out using Cronbach's alpha and split-half methods of reliability followed by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses on sample of 300 caregivers of drug addicts. Further, in fourth Phase, convergent validity was estimated by administering Affiliate Stigma Scale (ASS) on a sample of 300 caregivers. Results: The results of the item correlation showed a highly significant correlation between the items of FQ-U. Cronbach's Alpha Index was significantly high (r =.93). Exploratory factor analysis revealed two factors solution with high loading values. The model fits accurately, according to confirmatory factor analysis, as all values are approximately equivalent to the model's ideal values. Moreover, there was a significant positive correlation between FQ-U and ASS showing convergent validity. Conclusion: The study successfully established the psychometric properties of FQ-U, confirming it as a reliable and valid tool for assessing expressed emotion