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Use this survey to see how well you are progressing in eight areas as a
stepparent.
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to take Stepparent Self Assessment - Female Norms.
Instructions
There is a total of 26 questions.
Every question requires an answer.
Choose the answer that most accurately shows how well
you believe you are doing in the area under consideration. For example,
select 0% to 10% if you feel you have little or no mastery over the area in
question--and higher scores to show increasing mastery over the area in
question.
Question 1
I care for myself responsibly, knowing if I do
not, I will have little or nothing to give to the people in my life whom I
care the most about.
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Question 2
Outside of meeting my essential needs for
self-care, my relationship with my partner is my number one priority.
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Question 3
I have fashioned my role in this stepfamily to
suit my individual relationships and comfort level, rather than to reflect
prescribed roles and unrealistic expectations-including my own.
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Question 4
I am a full participant in all decisions that
stand to impact my relationship with my partner and my stepfamily. My
partner and I work as a team.
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Question 5
I do not accept responsibility for the welfare
of children over whom I can set no limits.
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Question 6
My stepchildren and I are quite "OK" with the
relationships we have with one another.
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Question 7
I do not feel that my every waking moment
should be devoted to the children.
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Question 8
I genuinely listen to understand, and strive to
communicate clearly, truthfully and respectfully.
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Question 9
I treat each member of my stepfamily with
kindness, courtesy and respect-and require the same in return.
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Question 10
I am respectful of the fact that most members
of a stepfamily have grief to heal.
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Question 11
I do not allow people outside of my immediate
family to impose plans that affect my life without my consent.
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Question 12
I set and honor realistic limits and
boundaries, and choose my battles wisely.
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Question 13
I will not accept being treated as an
"outsider" in my own home.
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Question 14
I do not assume sole responsibility for this
stepfamily's success or happiness.
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Question 15
I do not assume sole responsibility for the
housework.
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Question 16
I require that others respect my private space
and personal possessions.
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Question 17
I do not see myself, nor anyone else, as "the
problem with this stepfamily".
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Question 18
I excuse myself from being "caught in the
middle" of conflicts between my stepchildren and their parents.
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Question 19
I refuse to say anything derogatory about any
child's natural parent.
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Question 20
Rather than clamoring for an instant family,
instant love, and instant acceptance, I am able to go slowly enough to
allow everyone time to find his/her unique place within this
stepfamily.
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Question 21
I am reassured in times of difficulty knowing
that confronting and resolving difficulties helps to create the ties that
bind the stepfamily together.
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Question 22
I'm strong enough and wise enough to seek out
the guidance and support I need; and to use it.
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Question 23
I am confident enough in my relationship and
role, and knowledgeable enough about stepfamily life that I do not "take
things personally".
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Question 24
I have forgiven myself for all of the negative
thoughts, feelings, words, and actions I held or expressed about myself,
my partner, the kids and prior spouses.
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Question 25
I'm able to give myself credit for my efforts,
for learning from my mistakes, and for the successes I have already
achieved.
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Question 26
I allow myself to "relax" and "lighten up".
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