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