Psychological Types of Relatives' Reactions to a Loved One's Illness Test - the question form

1. I protect my seriously ill loved one whenever and wherever I can.

2. Since my relative became ill, some of my interests and habits have become less important.

3. When I realize I am powerless to help my loved one recover, I feel despair and anger.

4. It is better to do something in the current family situation than to do nothing.

5. My ill loved one has no worries, knowing that I will take care of everything.

6. If I could turn back time, I would have prevented my loved one from becoming ill.

7. I empathize with the person who is ill and help as much as I can, while still keeping in mind my own needs and hobbies.

8. My relationships with other family members have become closer since our loved one became ill.

9. In my family, we talk about the death of loved ones.

10. I can sit with my ill relative for long periods of time.

11. I would insist on continuing treatment despite the patient's objections.

12. I believe that everything will be all right with my seriously ill loved one; they will recover.

13. I feel worthless when my efforts to help my loved one recover do not lead to positive results.

14. Since my relative became ill, I have been in a low mood and have felt sad.

15. The responsibilities that the ill person used to carry out should be shared among family members.

16. If you cannot help the person who is ill, it is better not to interfere.

17. My relative's illness has made me restless and impatient.

18. My relative’s illness frightens me.

19. Since my relative became ill, I have trouble falling asleep for a long time.

20. I have so much to do during the day that I do not have time for heartfelt conversations with the ill person.

21. Trained professionals can care for my ill relative better than I can.

22. I am ready to do everything for the ill person so that they can devote their energy to recovery.

23. I become so tired of my loved one's illness that I feel indifferent about what happens next.

24. My loved one’s illness does not interfere with my ability to work as I did before.

25. I do not show my sadness in front of the patient or my family so as not to dampen their mood.