Family Myth Analysis Test

Understand how inherited family beliefs shape your values and choices in about 6 minutes. Get a clear snapshot of key themes to guide counseling, uncover blind spots, and build healthier patterns.
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13/25
Myth of Constant Family Well-Being (MoCFW)
Measures the extent to which a person believes family well-being should be constant and largely free of crises or conflicts.
Flexible view
Moderate expectation
Strong expectation
511Flexible view1218Moderate expectation1925Strong expectation
A score of 13 falls in the Moderate expectation range, suggesting a noticeable but not rigid belief that family life should remain consistently harmonious.
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15/25
Myth of the Necessity of Sacrifice for the Family (MotNoSftF)
Measures the extent to which a person believes personal needs should be sacrificed for the benefit of the family.
Low
Moderate
High
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A score of 15 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced but noticeable tendency to prioritize family needs over personal interests in some situations.
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16/25
Myth of Malevolent Forces Attacking the Family (MoMFAtF)
Measures the extent to which a person believes family problems are driven by external negative forces rather than internal family dynamics.
Low
Moderate
High
511Low1218Moderate1925High
A score of 16 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable tendency to attribute family difficulties to outside forces, alongside some recognition of internal factors.
example score
15/25
Myth of Absolutizing Family Situations (MoAFS)
Measures how strongly a person tends to interpret family situations using rigid, absolute stereotypes rather than flexible, context-sensitive views.
Flexible view
Mixed flexibility
Rigid stereotypes
511Flexible view1218Mixed flexibility1925Rigid stereotypes
A score of 15 falls in the Mixed flexibility range, suggesting you sometimes rely on fixed family “rules” but can also adjust your view based on circumstances.
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21/25
Myth of the Magical Power of Love (MotMPoL)
Measures the extent to which a person believes that love alone can resolve family problems without discussion or active effort.
Pragmatic approach
Mixed beliefs
Love as a cure-all
511Pragmatic approach1218Mixed beliefs1925Love as a cure-all
A score of 21 falls in the “Love as a cure-all” range, suggesting a stronger tendency to expect affection to smooth over difficulties rather than addressing issues directly.
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17/25
Myth of Eternal Love (MoEL)
Measures the extent to which a person believes family love and attention should remain constant and unchanging over time.
Flexible expectations
Moderate stability ideal
Strong “everlasting love” belief
511Flexible expectations1218Moderate stability ideal1925Strong “everlasting love” belief
A score of 17 falls in the Moderate stability ideal range, suggesting a preference for consistent expressions of love while generally allowing for some natural change in relationships.
example score
9/30
Overall Mythologization of Family Relationships (OMoFR)
Measures how strongly a person tends to interpret family relationships through fixed family myths and stereotypes rather than flexible, realistic views.
Low mythologization
Moderate mythologization
High mythologization
010Low mythologization1120Moderate mythologization2130High mythologization
A score of 9 falls in the Low mythologization range, suggesting a generally realistic and adaptable view of family relationships with limited reliance on rigid family myths.
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People in therapy
41%OF USERS
They want to spot inherited family rules and sayings that shape their choices, relationships, and emotional reactions.
Couples and new parents
34%OF USERS
They take it to see which family expectations they are bringing into partnership and parenting before patterns repeat.
Psychology students and counselors
25%OF USERS
They use it as a quick screening tool to understand common family myths and decide what to explore further in sessions or research.
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The Myth of "Constant Family Well-Being" (TMo"FW)
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10.5
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The Myth of "The Need for Sacrifice for the Family" (TMo"NfSftF)
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12.6
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10.115.2
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The Myth "About Evil Forces Attacking the Family" (TM"EFAtF)
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17.4
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The Myth of "Absolutizing Family Situations" (TMo"FS)
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10.1
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The Myth of the "Magical Power of Love" (TMot"PoL)
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13.1
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10.116
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25
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The Myth of "Everlasting Love" (TMo"L)
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18.7
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15.921.5
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25
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The Overall Mythologization of Family Relationships (TOMoFR)
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20.2
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15.624.7
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What does this questionnaire assess?
It identifies common family beliefs and stereotypes reflected in sayings and shared expectations. It shows which norms may shape values, behavior, and family roles.
How should the statements be rated?
Rate each statement based on how well it matches familiar attitudes or rules in the family context. Use the first impression and avoid spending long on any single item.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
The questionnaire includes 30 statements. Typical completion time is about 6 minutes.
Are there right or wrong answers?
No, responses are not scored as correct or incorrect. Results reflect patterns of endorsement across different belief themes.
How are results used in practice?
Results help identify topics for follow-up in counseling, research, or clinical assessment. They can guide discussion of family expectations, resources, and areas of tension.
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Analysis of the Family Myth Test

Family Myth Analysis Test

In clinical and counseling contexts, the Family Myth Analysis is a brief self-report measure designed to elicit an individual’s endorsement of common family-related beliefs and expectations. It is typically used as an adjunct to intake or case formulation to highlight themes that may shape family roles, interpersonal norms, and meaning-making about family life.

The instrument includes 30 items and generally requires about 6 minutes to complete. Respondents rate statements reflecting culturally familiar “family myths” (e.g., generalized assumptions about what families should be like), which can help clinicians identify salient schemas, potential areas of rigidity or conflict, and topics for follow-up clinical interviewing. The Family Myth Analysis has been attributed to Salvador Minuchin.

Author: Salvador Minuchin
Literature: Olson, D. H. Circumplex model of marital and family systems. Journal of Family Therapy. 2000.
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