Family Profile Questionnaire
This profile is adapted from The Family Connections:
Keys to Strengthen Family Life program,
Utah State University, Logan, UT


Directions
Describe how you see the way your family actually is for each item, using a scale of one to five, as follows:

1 = Almost Never   2 = Once in a While   3 = Sometimes   4 = Frequently   5 = Almost Always

_____ 1. We enjoy doing things together.
_____ 2. We all help make the decisions in our family.
_____ 3. We are proud of our family.
_____ 4. We think the same things are important.
_____ 5. We compliment each other.
_____ 6. We can say what we really feel.
_____ 7. We know we can handle the problems that come up.
_____ 8. We share interests and hobbies.
_____ 9. When there is a problem, children's suggestions are followed [in households with children 11 - 18].
_____ 10. We respect one another.
_____ 11. We have similar values and beliefs.
_____ 12. We do nice things for each other.
_____ 13. We really listen to each other.
_____ 14. We can count on each other.
_____ 15. Our family often does fun things together.
_____ 16. Children have a say in the rules and discipline [in households with children 11 - 18].
_____ 17. We stick together as a family.
_____ 18. We agree about what is right and wrong.
_____ 19 We express love for each other.
_____ 20. We believe it's important to understand each other's feelings.
_____ 21. Things usually work out for the best in our family.
_____ 22. Togetherness is very important in our family.
_____ 23. Chores are divided up fairly in our family [in households with children 11 - 18].
_____ 24. We have traditions that we carry on.
_____ 25. We agree about what really matters in life.
_____ 26 We feel very close to each other.
_____ 27. We can talk about things without arguing.
_____ 28. We have friends and relatives we can count on.
_____ 29. It is easy for us to think of things to do together.
_____ 30. Our family discusses problems until we find a solution that's good for everyone.
_____ 31. We are proud of our family's history.
_____ 32. It's important to do what is right in our family.
_____ 33 We care about how others in the family feel.
_____ 34. We enjoy talking about things together.
_____ 35. We look forward to what the future will bring.





Family Profile Scoresheet Key
For each number, write in the answer you put on the questionnaire. Add up your scores in each key area.

Family Fun       Family Decisions       Family Pride       Family Values

1. _____         2. _____                 3. _____               4. _____
8. _____         9. _____                10. _____             11. _____
15. _____       16. _____               17. _____             18. _____
22. _____       23. _____               24. _____             25. _____
29. _____       30. _____               31. _____             32. _____



Family Caring       Family Communication       Family Confidence

5. _____                   6. _____                       7. _____
12. _____               13. _____                       14. _____
19. _____               20. _____                       21. _____
26. _____               27. _____                       28. _____
33. _____               34. _____                       35. _____



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