USE OF THE MULTITRAIT-MULTIMETHOD (MTMM) TO ANALYZE FAMILY RELATIONALDATA

In this article, the authors propose the logic of the multitrait multi method (MTMM) approach for analysis of data as an alternative solution for examining family relational data. Application of the MTMM logic p ermits the assessment of common perspectives shared by all family memb ers and of the unique perspectives of individuals. The advantages of u sing this approach in family research include the ability to (a) maint ain consistency between systems theory views of family as-a-unit and ( b) delineate patterns of agreement, disagreement, or both among family members.