Subscale Breakdown
In addition to providing a Total Score, this screener explores four key areas of blended family functioning: Communication & Conflict Resolution, Trust & Emotional Support, Belonging & Inclusion, and Stability & Co-Parenting Functioning.
1. Communication & Conflict Resolution
Your Score: {conflictResolution}
6–12: Severe Strain – Communication may feel tense or avoidant, with frequent misunderstandings or unresolved conflicts disrupting daily interactions.
13–17: Moderate Strain – Some effective communication exists, but issues like emotional withdrawal, escalation, or avoidance may still be present.
18–30: Low Strain – Your family likely communicates openly and works through disagreements constructively, with mutual respect and shared problem-solving.
2. Trust & Emotional Support
Your Score: {emotionalSupport}
6–12: Severe Strain – Emotional safety may be low, with fragile trust, feelings of unfairness, or uncertainty about who you can turn to for support.
13–17: Moderate Strain – You may experience moments of support and fairness, but trust and emotional availability may still be inconsistent.
18–30: Low Strain – Your family likely fosters strong emotional bonds, with consistent support, fairness, and mutual understanding.
3. Belonging & Inclusion
Your Score: {inclusion}
6–12: Severe Strain – You or other family members may feel like outsiders, with unresolved loyalty conflicts or a lack of shared connection.
13–17: Moderate Strain – There may be a developing sense of inclusion, but emotional distance, boundary confusion, or past tensions may linger.
18–30: Low Strain – Most or all family members likely feel accepted, included, and connected across relationships and roles.
4. Stability & Co-Parenting Functioning
Your Score: {coparentingFunctioning}
6–12: Severe Strain – Roles and responsibilities may feel unclear, and co-parenting efforts may be undermined by conflict, inconsistency, or strain across households.
13–17: Moderate Strain – Some co-parenting collaboration is likely, but may be impacted by unresolved conflict or unclear expectations.
18–30: Low Strain – Your co-parenting dynamic is likely strong, with clear roles, a shared sense of purpose, and confidence in your family’s ability to handle challenges.
Next Steps
Reflect on Your Results:
Notice which areas show the most strain. Subscale scores can help you identify patterns—whether related to communication, co-parenting, or emotional inclusion—and guide where to focus attention.
Consider Support:
Blended families can be deeply rewarding, but they also bring unique relational challenges. Therapy can help clarify roles, repair trust, and improve day-to-day dynamics for all family members.
Track Your Progress:
Family dynamics evolve over time. Retaking this screener after major life transitions or periods of growth can offer helpful insight into what’s improving—and what still needs support.