Sibling Questionnaire (BSQ) Test

Understand warmth, conflict, and support between siblings in just 7 minutes. Get a clear, actionable snapshot in 35 items to guide family support and targeted next steps.

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2/5

Coercion (C)

Assesses the degree of power, control, and domination one sibling exerts over the other, including exploitation and isolation.

Low coercion

Moderate coercion

High coercion

1 – 2.3: Low coercion | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate coercion | 3.7 – 5: High coercion

A score of 2 suggests low levels of dominance or controlling behavior in the sibling relationship.

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3/5

Similarity (S)

Measures how much siblings share interests, experiences, and emotional closeness versus being distinct from one another.

Low similarity

Moderate similarity

High similarity

1 – 2.4: Low similarity | 2.5 – 3.4: Moderate similarity | 3.5 – 5: High similarity

A score of 3 indicates moderate similarity, suggesting some shared interests and experiences alongside clear areas of individuality.

example score

3/5

Boundary Maintenance (BM)

Measures how consistently siblings respect each other’s physical and psychological boundaries, including personal space and possessions.

Low boundary respect

Moderate boundary respect

High boundary respect

1 – 2.4: Low boundary respect | 2.5 – 3.7: Moderate boundary respect | 3.8 – 5: High boundary respect

A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of boundary maintenance, with generally acceptable respect for space and privacy but some situations where boundaries may be crossed.

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3/5

Empathy (E)

Measures the degree of care, emotional attunement, and interest siblings show toward each other and their desire to spend time together.

Low empathy

Moderate empathy

High empathy

1 – 2.4: Low empathy | 2.5 – 3.6: Moderate empathy | 3.7 – 5: High empathy

A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of empathy, suggesting some caring and emotional interest is present but may be inconsistent across situations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Parents of siblings

44%OF USERS

Parents use it to understand why their children get along or fight and what patterns may be harming family harmony.

Child psychologists and counselors

33%OF USERS

Clinicians and school counselors use it to screen sibling dynamics and guide family-focused interventions.

Researchers and students

23%OF USERS

Researchers and psychology students use it in studies to measure how sibling relationships relate to behavior and well-being.

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Coercion (C)

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3.4 — 4.5

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Similarity (S)

Average

2.9

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2.1 — 3.6

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Maintaining Boundaries (MB)

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3.7

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3 — 4.4

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Empathy (E)

Average

3.8

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3.2 — 4.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses key features of sibling interactions, including warmth, support, conflict, and aggression. Results summarize patterns that may relate to adjustment and well-being.

Who can complete it?

It is intended for children and adolescents who have at least one brother or sister and can read and understand the items. Use with younger children may require adult assistance for reading only, without coaching on answers.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

It includes 35 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. Most respondents can finish without breaks.

How should responses be selected?

Each item should be answered based on typical interactions over a recent period rather than a single event. If uncertain, select the option that best matches what occurs most often.

How should results be interpreted and used?

Scores describe relative strengths and difficulties in the relationship and can guide follow-up assessment or family-focused intervention planning. Results should be interpreted alongside other clinical, educational, or research information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Sibling Relationship Questionnaire, SRQ Test

Sibling Questionnaire (BSQ) Test

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Sibling relationships can vary from supportive to highly conflictual, and the Sibling Questionnaire (BSQ) provides a brief structured way to characterize these patterns. Respondents rate common interaction behaviors and attitudes toward a brother or sister to support clinical or research description of the sibling dyad.

Developed by Judy Dunn and Robert Plomin, it includes 35 items and takes about 7 minutes to complete. The Sibling Questionnaire (BSQ) is typically used to identify relative strengths and areas of concern (e.g., frequent conflict, aggression, or low warmth) that may be relevant to family functioning and to inform follow-up assessment or intervention planning.

Author: Judy Dunn, Robert Plomin

Literature: Judy Dunn. Siblings and socialization. In Paul H. Mussen (Ed.), Handbook of child psychology: Vol. 4. Socialization, personality, and social development. Wiley. 1983.; Graham-Bermann, S. A., & Cutler, S. E. The Brother-Sister Questionnaire: Psychometric assessment and discrimination of well-functioning from dysfunctional relationships. Journal of Family Psychology. 1994.

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