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

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

3/4

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

1 – 2: High importance | 2.1 – 3: Moderate importance | 3.1 – 4: Low 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

1 – 2: More separate | 2.1 – 3: Balanced | 3.1 – 4: More 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

1 – 2: Lower emphasis | 2.1 – 4: Higher 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

1 – 2: More traditional | 2.1 – 3: Mixed | 3.1 – 4: More 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

1 – 2: More tolerant | 2.1 – 4: Less 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.

RESULTS YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE

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See How You Compare

Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
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Sexual Sphere (SS)

Average

2.2

Normal range

1.7 — 2.8

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Autonomy/Dependence (A)

Average

2.5

Normal range

2 — 2.9

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Attitude Towards Children (ATC)

Average

Normal range

2.6 — 3.3

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Traditional Concepts (TC)

Average

3.1

Normal range

2.7 — 3.5

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Attitude Towards Divorce (ATD)

Average

2.1

Normal range

1.7 — 2.5

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majority

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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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

Family Attitudes Questionnaire Test

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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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