Spann-Fischer Codependency Scale Test

Understand how strongly codependent patterns shape your relationships in about 3 minutes. Get a quick, clear snapshot from 14 items that supports focused counseling and reduces guesswork.

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80/100

Codependency (C)

Measures the degree of codependent tendencies such as overinvolvement in others’ needs, difficulty maintaining boundaries, and self-sacrifice.

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0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 80 falls in the High range, suggesting pronounced codependent patterns such as prioritizing others’ emotions and responsibilities over one’s own needs.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People in draining relationships

41%OF USERS

They feel responsible for someone else’s mood or problems and want to understand whether they are losing themselves in the relationship.

Adult children of dysfunctional families

34%OF USERS

They grew up with blurred roles or addiction/chaos at home and want to check how those patterns affect their boundaries today.

Clients in therapy or counseling

25%OF USERS

They take it to get a quick baseline of codependent tendencies to guide discussions and track progress over time.

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Spann-Fisher Codependency Scale (SCS)

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54.4

Normal range

40.8 — 67.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for patterns of codependency, including overinvolvement, excessive responsibility for others, and difficulty separating personal well-being from others’ emotions.

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

Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. The questionnaire contains 14 statements.

How should responses be selected?

Each statement should be rated based on how often it describes typical behavior or feelings. Responses should reflect usual patterns rather than rare situations.

How are results interpreted?

Higher total scores indicate stronger codependent tendencies. Results are used as an initial indicator and should be interpreted alongside other clinical information.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is used in psychological assessment and counseling, especially when relational role confusion or emotional dependency is suspected. It may be used for self-screening or as part of a broader evaluation.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Spann-Fischer Codependency Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief self-report measure is used to screen for patterns commonly associated with codependent relating in close relationships. The Spann-Fischer Codependency Scale provides a structured way to identify interpersonal tendencies that may warrant further clinical assessment.

The instrument includes 14 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Respondents rate statements reflecting habitual beliefs, emotions, and behaviors in relationships, supporting an initial estimate of codependency-related features. When interpreted in context, results from the Spann-Fischer Codependency Scale may help guide case formulation and treatment planning (Melody Beattie).

Author: Melody Beattie, timmen-l-cermak

Literature: Beattie, M. Codependent no more: How to stop controlling others and start caring for yourself. Hazelden. 1987.; Dear, G. E., Roberts, C. M., & Lange, L. Codependency: A study of the construct and its measurement. Journal of Clinical Psychology. 2005.; Gross, J. J. Emotion regulation: Conceptual and empirical foundations. In J. J. Gross (Ed.), Handbook of emotion regulation. Guilford Press. 2007.; Fischer, J., Spann, L., & Crawford, D. Measuring codependency. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly. 1991.

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