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