Here’s a set of multiple-choice options for each question designed to assess family communication patterns, emotional connection, and openness to external support for children. We kindly ask you to answer according to the category that applies to you. Thank you for your cooperation!
1. How often do you feel that your parents are too busy with work or responsibilities to communicate with you?
- A. Always
- B. Often
- C. Sometimes
- D. Rarely
- E. Never
2. Do you feel that your current communication with your parents helps build trust and understanding?
- A. Always
- B. Often
- C. Sometimes
- D. Rarely
- E. Never
3. How comfortable are you with sharing your thoughts and feelings openly with your parents?
- A. Very comfortable
- B. Somewhat comfortable
- C. Neutral
- D. Somewhat uncomfortable
- E. Very uncomfortable
4. Do you feel that your parents communicate with you because they have to, or because they want to build a relationship with you?
- A. Definitely to build a relationship
- B. Mostly to build a relationship
- C. A mix of both
- D. Mostly because they have to
- E. Definitely because they have to
5. In what ways do you think emotional distance can develop between you and your parents, even while living together?
- A. Lack of meaningful conversations
- B. Overfocus on responsibilities or rules
- C. Unspoken expectations or cultural norms
- D. Misunderstandings or unresolved conflicts
- E. Other (please specify): _______
6. Do you feel understood and loved by your parents? Why or why not?
- A. Always, they understand me completely
- B. Often, they mostly understand me
- C. Sometimes, they try but don’t always succeed
- D. Rarely, I don’t feel understood
- E. Never, I feel disconnected
7. How often do your parents ask about your feelings, goals, or aspirations?
- A. Daily
- B. Weekly
- C. Monthly
- D. Rarely
- E. Never
8. Do you think it would be helpful for you to talk to a counselor or coach about your feelings and goals?
- A. Yes, definitely
- B. Maybe, I’m open to the idea
- C. Neutral, I’m not sure
- D. Probably not
- E. No, not at all
9. How much quality time do you spend with your parents on a weekly basis?
- A. More than 10 hours
- B. 5–10 hours
- C. 1–5 hours
- D. Less than 1 hour
- E. None
10. Do you believe that your parents are good at balancing their work with spending time with you?
- A. Yes, they manage it very well
- B. Somewhat, they try to balance
- C. Neutral
- D. Not very well
- E. Not at all
11. How important is it for you to feel emotionally connected to your parents?
- A. Extremely important
- B. Very important
- C. Somewhat important
- D. Not very important
- E. Not important at all
12. Do you think that societal expectations influence how your parents communicate with you?
- A. A lot
- B. Somewhat
- C. Neutral
- D. Very little
- E. Not at all
13. How do unspoken cultural rules affect your relationship with your parents?
- A. Strongly, they create distance
- B. Somewhat, they cause misunderstandings
- C. Neutral, they have minimal impact
- D. Very little, we adapt well
- E. Not at all
14. How confident are you in expressing your emotions and concerns to your parents?
- A. Very confident
- B. Somewhat confident
- C. Neutral
- D. Not very confident
- E. Not confident at all
15. Do you think your parents would benefit from seeking help from a counselor or coach to improve family communication?
- A. Yes, it would help a lot
- B. Maybe, it could be helpful
- C. Neutral, I’m unsure
- D. Probably not
- E. No, it wouldn’t help
16. What do you wish your parents would do differently in terms of communication or understanding your needs?
- A. Listen more attentively
- B. Spend more quality time together
- C. Show more empathy and understanding
- D. Be more open to external help or advice
- E. Other (please specify): _______
17. How supported do you feel by your parents when it comes to pursuing your goals?
- A. Completely supported
- B. Mostly supported
- C. Somewhat supported
- D. Rarely supported
- E. Not supported at all
18. Do you think your parents show you enough kindness and consideration in everyday situations?
- A. Always
- B. Often
- C. Sometimes
- D. Rarely
- E. Never
19. How often do you feel your parents are motivated to make time for you?
- A. Always
- B. Often
- C. Sometimes
- D. Rarely
- E. Never
20. Do you believe your relationship with your parents affects your motivation or behavior at school or in social situations?
- A. Strongly influences me positively
- B. Somewhat influences me positively
- C. Neutral, no real impact
- D. Somewhat influences me negatively
- E. Strongly influences me negatively
21. How would you describe the overall communication dynamic within your family?
- A. Very open and supportive
- B. Somewhat open and supportive
- C. Neutral, not good or bad
- D. Somewhat closed and distant
- E. Very closed and distant
22. Do you ever feel that your parents don’t recognize your emotional needs? If so, how does that make you feel?
- A. Often, and it makes me sad or frustrated
- B. Sometimes, and it bothers me a little
- C. Rarely, and I can manage it
- D. Never, they understand my needs well
- E. Not applicable
23. Do you think your family could benefit from professional advice to improve communication?
- A. Definitely
- B. Probably
- C. Neutral
- D. Probably not
- E. Definitely not
24. How do you think the way your family communicates impacts your mental well-being?
- A. Strongly impacts positively
- B. Somewhat impacts positively
- C. Neutral, no significant impact
- D. Somewhat impacts negatively
- E. Strongly impacts negatively
25. How do you think the communication in your family affects larger issues such as hikikomori, divorce, or suicide in society?
- A. Plays a major role in preventing them
- B. Helps to some extent
- C. Neutral, has little impact
- D. Contributes to these issues to some extent
- E. Contributes significantly to these issues