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Parental Specialist

Introduction

Here are a number of statements that may or may not apply to you. For each statement, select the response that best applies to you. Do not spend too long deliberating about your responses: if in doubt, choose the option that immediately seems most appropriate.

Disagree Strongly Disagree Moderately Disagree a Little Agree a Little Agree Moderately Agree Strongly
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Disagree Strongly
2 - Disagree Moderatley
3 - Disagree a Little
4 - Agree a Little
5 - Agree Moderately
6 - Agree Strongly
Statement 1 2 3 4 5 6
I keep in contact with a lot of people.
I see myself as open to new experiences, complex.
I see myself as dependable, self-disciplined.
I talk to the family I grew up with quite a lot.
I have quite a large number of friends.
I don't see my parents all that often.
I live quite close to my parents.
When I was growing up I didn't think about having a family and children all that much.
I've always been really excited about the prospect of having children.
I spent a lot of my early life imagining having a family and children.
I see myself as critical, quarrelsome.
I try hard to make sure that everyone feels comfortable during conversations.
I am willing to break social taboos during conversation.
When I was growing up, I didn't think about having children very often.
I probably interrupt people more than I should.
I see my parents quite a lot.
I see myself as extraverted, enthusiastic.
I don't keep in contact with that many people.
I see myself as conventional, uncreative.
If I want to say something but feel it might embarrass someone I tend to keep quiet.
I prefer to save my money for the future than spend it now.
I'm not that close to the family I grew up with.
I have plenty of friends whom I see for fun - but whose friendship is not that ‘deep’.
I think I'll be a good parent.
I only have a small number of close friends.
I see myself as calm, emotionally stable.
I'm very close to my friends; I tend not to bother with loose acquaintances.
I love children.
I've always looked forward to having children.
Sometimes I end up dominating the conversation.
I see myself as reserved, quiet.
I spend quite a lot of time with the family I grew up with.
Making my house homely is not one of my highest priorities.
I find children a bit annoying.
I'm not sure that I'll cope with parenting very well.
I see myself as anxious, easily upset.
I invest a lot of time into making my home look nice.
I don't particularly gravitate towards left wing political ideals.
I can't be bothered having friends just to have fun with; a true friend should be there in your hour of need.
I keep in good touch with family (close and distant relatives).
I see myself as disorganised, careless.
I find social awkwardness excruciating.
I don’t spend that much time with the family I grew up with.
I would say that my political leanings are quite left wing
I try to be very polite during conversation.
I don't see the point in saving money for the future: I'd rather spend it now and enjoy it now.
I live quite far away from my parents.
I don’t talk to the family I grew up with that often.
I've always been a bit daunted by the prospect of having children one day.
I'm not that good at keeping in touch with grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles.
I'm very (emotionally) close to the family I grew up with.
I'm keen not to talk too much during conversations.
I see myself as sympathetic, warm.