Family Attitudes Questionnaire Test

Understand the family values and beliefs you prioritize in just 4 minutes. Get clear, actionable insight to support adoptive parent readiness and guide a tailored support plan.
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October 2, 2025
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Sexual Domain (SD)
This scale measures how much importance a person assigns to the sexual sphere within family life, with higher scores indicating it is seen as less significant.
High importance
Moderate importance
Low importance
12High importance2.13Moderate importance3.14Low importance
A score of 3 suggests the respondent tends to view the sexual sphere as moderately important in family life, leaning toward lower significance compared with other family domains.
example score
2/4
Autonomy/Dependence (A)
Measures preference for doing family activities together versus maintaining more separate, independent routines between spouses.
More separate
Balanced
More together
12More separate2.13Balanced3.14More together
A score of 2 suggests a tendency toward more separate routines and a higher value on personal autonomy within the relationship than on shared activities.
example score
2/4
Attitudes Toward Children (ATC)
Measures how central children are to the respondent’s view of family life and relationships.
Lower emphasis
Higher emphasis
12Lower emphasis2.14Higher emphasis
A score of 2 indicates a lower emphasis on children’s centrality in family life compared with higher scores on this scale.
example score
3/4
Traditional Beliefs (TB)
Measures whether a person’s family beliefs lean toward traditional patriarchal roles or more egalitarian role-sharing in the family.
More traditional
Mixed
More egalitarian
12More traditional2.13Mixed3.14More egalitarian
A score of 3 suggests a generally mixed stance, with some traditional role expectations alongside openness to more egalitarian family arrangements.
example score
2/4
Attitudes Toward Divorce (ATD)
This scale measures how tolerant a person is toward divorce, with higher scores indicating less tolerance.
More tolerant
Less tolerant
12More tolerant2.14Less tolerant
A score of 2 suggests a relatively tolerant view of divorce compared with higher scores on this scale.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Prospective Adoptive Parents
46%OF USERS
People considering adoption use it to clarify their family values, parenting roles, and readiness for the realities of adoptive family life.
Adoption Professionals
34%OF USERS
Social workers, psychologists, and case managers use it to quickly map candidate attitudes and tailor preparation and support plans.
Parenting Skills Learners
20%OF USERS
Individuals or couples in parenting classes or counseling take it to spot belief patterns that may strengthen relationships or create friction at home.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Sexual Sphere (SS)
Average
2.2
Normal range
1.72.8
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Autonomy/Dependence (A)
Average
2.5
Normal range
22.9
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1
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4
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Attitude Towards Children (ATC)
Average
3
Normal range
2.63.3
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1
max.
4
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Traditional Concepts (TC)
Average
3.1
Normal range
2.73.5
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1
max.
4
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Attitude Towards Divorce (ATD)
Average
2.1
Normal range
1.72.5
min.
1
max.
4
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?
It identifies core beliefs and expectations about family life, including roles, boundaries, mutual support, and parenting attitudes. Results describe value patterns that may support or complicate family functioning.
Who is this assessment intended for?
It is intended for individuals being evaluated or prepared for adoptive parenting. It may also be used within broader family counseling or readiness screening.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Estimated completion time is about 4 minutes. The assessment includes 20 questions.
How should items be answered?
Select the response that best reflects typical beliefs and likely behavior in family situations. Answer all items and avoid overthinking individual questions.
How are results used?
Results help identify strengths, potential stress points, and areas for preparation or support. They are used as one data source and do not serve as a clinical diagnosis by themselves.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Test to Identify Family Beliefs

Family Attitudes Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

This measure is used to assess attitudes and beliefs about family relationships, including expectations about parenting roles, boundaries, and mutual support. The Family Attitudes Questionnaire provides a brief, structured way to elicit a respondent’s typical orientations toward family functioning and interpersonal responsibilities.

It consists of 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Developed by E. E. Maccoby and J. H. Schaefer, the Family Attitudes Questionnaire may be incorporated into broader clinical or psychosocial evaluations to inform case formulation, identify potential areas of strength or tension, and guide supportive intervention planning.

Author: E. E. Maccoby, J. H. Schaefer
Literature: Patterson, G. R. Coercive family process. Castalia Publishing Company. 1982.
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