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Spann-Fischer Codependency Scale Test

Understand how much codependency is shaping your boundaries and relationships in about 3 minutes. Get a quick, research-backed snapshot to guide goals in therapy or personal growth.
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Codependency (C)
Assesses the degree of codependent tendencies, including overinvolvement in others’ problems and neglect of one’s own needs.
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16 – 32: Low | 33 – 60: Moderate | 61 – 96: High
A score of 49 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some codependency-related patterns may be present but not strongly pronounced.
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People in draining relationships
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They feel responsible for a partner’s moods or problems, struggle to set boundaries, and want clarity on whether this is codependency.
Adult children of dysfunction
34%OF USERS
They grew up with addiction, conflict, or emotional neglect and want to see how family patterns still shape their choices and self-worth.
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They need a quick self-check to track progress and focus therapy goals around needs, boundaries, and over-responsibility.
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What does this scale measure?
It screens for codependent patterns such as excessive responsibility for others, difficulty setting boundaries, and reduced attention to personal needs. It reflects how strongly these patterns affect daily functioning.
Who is this scale intended for?
It is suitable for adults in self-assessment, counseling, and training settings. It is not designed as a diagnostic tool for mental disorders.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Typical completion time is about 3 minutes. The scale contains 16 statements.
How should responses be completed?
Each statement should be rated based on usual behavior and attitudes rather than isolated situations. Responses should be completed without extended reflection or overanalysis.
How should results be interpreted and used?
Higher scores indicate stronger codependent tendencies and greater impact on personal life and relationships. Results are best used to guide goal-setting and to track change over time, alongside clinical judgment when relevant.
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Spann-Fischer Codependency Scale Test

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This brief self-report measure is used to screen for codependency-related attitudes and behaviors in interpersonal and family contexts. The Spann-Fischer Codependency Scale can help identify patterns such as excessive focus on others’ needs, difficulty maintaining boundaries, and over-responsibility for others.

It consists of 16 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Responses can support initial case formulation and guide clinical discussion, but results should be interpreted in the context of a comprehensive assessment and relevant cultural and situational factors.

The Spann-Fischer Codependency Scale was originally developed by Fischer and Spann (1991) and is commonly used as a rapid indicator of codependency features for self-report or clinical intake.

Author: 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. Development and validation of the Codependency Assessment Tool. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. 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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