German Family Dynamics Test

See how your family manages everyday conflict and how healthy its structure is in about 8 minutes. Get clear, actionable insight into communication, support, and problem areas to guide next steps.
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How the Scales are Structured
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10/12
Communication (C)
Measures how clear and direct information exchange is among family members during everyday interaction.
Clear & direct
Mixed clarity
Indirect / limited exchange
04Clear & direct58Mixed clarity912Indirect / limited exchange
A score of 10 falls in the Indirect / limited exchange range, suggesting that messages may be conveyed less directly and important information may not be consistently shared or understood.
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11/18
Resistance (R)
Measures reluctance to disclose information or resistance to participating openly in the test.
Low resistance
Moderate resistance
High resistance
06Low resistance712Moderate resistance1318High resistance
A score of 11 indicates moderate resistance, suggesting some guardedness or caution in responding that may slightly limit how fully the answers reflect the respondent’s experiences.
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12/18
Social Desirability (SD)
Measures the tendency to respond in a socially desirable way rather than fully candidly.
Low
Moderate
High
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A score of 12 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some inclination to present oneself favorably that may slightly influence how openly responses reflect everyday family dynamics.
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5/12
Values and Norms (VaN)
Measures how consistent and shared the family’s values and norms are across members.
Coherent norms
Mixed coherence
Incoherent norms
04Coherent norms58Mixed coherence912Incoherent norms
A score of 5 falls in the Mixed coherence range, suggesting some shared values alongside areas where expectations and rules may be unclear or inconsistently applied.
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2/12
Control (C)
Assesses how family control is expressed (rules, boundaries, supervision) and whether it tends to be flexible and constructive or rigid/chaotic and disruptive.
Flexible control
Mixed control
Rigid or chaotic control
04Flexible control58Mixed control912Rigid or chaotic control
A score of 2 falls in the Flexible control range, suggesting generally constructive, adaptable boundaries with low signs of rigid or chaotic control patterns.
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4/12
Affective Perception (AP)
Measures the degree of empathy and mutual support perceived within the family, with higher scores indicating weaker empathy and support and lower autonomy.
Supportive & empathic
Mixed support
Low empathy & autonomy strain
04Supportive & empathic58Mixed support912Low empathy & autonomy strain
A score of 4 falls in the Supportive & empathic range, suggesting generally present empathy and mutual support in the family.
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7/12
Emotionality (E)
Assesses how intense and appropriate emotional expression is within the family during everyday interactions and conflicts.
Appropriate emotional expression
Elevated emotional reactivity
Excessive or inappropriate emotionality
04Appropriate emotional expression58Elevated emotional reactivity912Excessive or inappropriate emotionality
A score of 7 falls in the Elevated emotional reactivity range, suggesting emotions may be expressed more intensely than is typically helpful, though not at the most extreme level.
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7/12
Role Behavior (RB)
Assesses how clearly family roles are agreed upon and how flexibly members adapt to changing role expectations.
Clear & flexible roles
Some role tension
Role disagreement
04Clear & flexible roles58Some role tension912Role disagreement
A score of 7 falls in the 'Some role tension' range, suggesting occasional disagreements or adjustment difficulties when roles shift, while some shared understanding may still be present.
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5/12
Task Accomplishment (TA)
Assesses how flexibly the family adapts to current demands, sets tasks, and copes with stress-related changes in everyday functioning.
Flexible & resilient
Some strain
Adaptation difficulties
04Flexible & resilient58Some strain912Adaptation difficulties
A score of 5 falls in the 'Some strain' range, suggesting occasional difficulties aligning on tasks and adjusting to new demands, especially under stress.
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Parents in ongoing conflict
41%OF USERS
Mothers and fathers who feel stuck in recurring arguments take it to understand communication, roles, and stress points in the household.
Adoptive and foster families
34%OF USERS
Caregivers and children in adoptive or foster settings use it to spot areas where extra support is needed and track family adjustment over time.
Therapy and social work clients
25%OF USERS
Families referred by psychologists, counselors, or social services take it to get a quick snapshot of relationship health and guide next steps.
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Communication (C)
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7.8
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Resistance (R)
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5.4
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Social desirability (Sd)
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12.6
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Values and Norms (VaN)
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4.5
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Control scale (Cs)
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5.1
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Affective perception (Ap)
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Emotionality (E)
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6.1
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Role Behavior (RB)
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7.8
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Task execution (Te)
Average
8.1
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What does this questionnaire assess?
It assesses family communication, mutual support, and patterns of handling everyday conflict. It also provides an overall indicator of relationship dysfunction.
Who should complete it?
It is intended for family members age 12 and older. Results are interpreted using responses from multiple family members when available.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Typical completion time is about 8 minutes. The questionnaire contains 40 items.
How should items be answered?
Each item should be answered based on typical family life rather than rare events. If unsure, the closest option should be selected.
How are results used?
Results help identify strengths, stress points, and areas needing support in family interactions. They may be used to guide treatment planning or to track change over time.
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German Family Dynamics Test

German Family Dynamics Test

This questionnaire is intended to provide a brief snapshot of family functioning and day-to-day interaction patterns. The German Family Dynamics Test is used to characterize perceived communication, support, and areas of recurring conflict within the family system.

The measure includes 40 items and typically takes about 8 minutes to complete. Responses may be gathered from multiple family members and can be used to inform case formulation, guide treatment planning, or monitor change over time. The German Family Dynamics Test is sometimes applied in clinical and social service contexts where a structured description of family processes is needed; interpretation should consider the available evidence for its use in the specific setting and population.

Author: salvador-minuchin
Literature: Beck, A. T. Depression: Causes and treatment. University of Pennsylvania Press. 1967.
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