A Study of 200 School Children by Means of the Test of Family Attitudes

The original study which served as a basis for ‘a test of family attitudes’ was limited to 110 children between the ages of 6 and 12: 40 normal, 40 neurotic and 30 delinquent. In the present study an attempt is made to give the ‘testq’ a broader basis and to establish norms by testing 200 children from ordinary schools (100 boys and 100 girls between the ages of 8 and 12), who were not known to be disturbed. The responses were analysed in somewhat greater detail than in the previous study. The results showed no discrepancy with the original study and may be considered as confirming it. Tables are offered for use in comparing the responses of children who may be emotionally disturbed and whose family relationships need to be investigated but can be approached only indirectly. Four complete sets of stories, two by normal and two by disturbed children, are attached as illustrations

Developmental psychology · Neuroticism · Personality · Test (biology) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Psychology · Social Psychology