Child’s Name __________________________________ Counselor Name ______________________________ Session Number ____

FACES IV: Questionnaire

Directions to Family Members
1. All family members over the age of 12 can complete FACES IV.
2. Family members should complete the instrument independently, not consulting or discussing their responses
until they have been completed.
3. Fill in the corresponding number in the space provided answer sheet.

Using the 5-point Likert scale provide below, please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree
with each statement about yourself.

1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Generally Undecided Generally Agree Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree

Items Rating
1. Family members are involved in each other’s lives. 1 2 3 4 5
2. Our family tries new ways of dealing with problems. 1 2 3 4 5
3. We get along better with people outside our family than inside. 1 2 3 4 5
4. We spend too much time together. 1 2 3 4 5
5. There are strict consequences for breaking the rules in our family. 1 2 3 4 5
6. We never seem to get organized in our family. 1 2 3 4 5
7. Family members feel very close to each other. 1 2 3 4 5
8. Parents equally share leadership in our family. 1 2 3 4 5
9. Family members seem to avoid contact with each other when at home. 1 2 3 4 5
10. Family members feel pressured to spend most free time together. 1 2 3 4 5
11. There are clear consequences when a family member does something 1 2 3 4 5
wrong.
12. It is hard to know who the leader is in our family. 1 2 3 4 5
13. Family members are supportive of each other during difficult times. 1 2 3 4 5
14. Discipline is fair in our family. 1 2 3 4 5
15. Family members know very little about the friends of other family 1 2 3 4 5
members.
16. Family members are too dependent on each other. 1 2 3 4 5
17. Our family has a rule for almost every possible situation. 1 2 3 4 5
18. Things do not get done in our family. 1 2 3 4 5
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Strongly Generally Undecided Generally Agree Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree

Items Rating
19. Family members consult other family members on important decisions. 1 2 3 4 5
20. My family is able to adjust to change when necessary. 1 2 3 4 5
21. Family members are on their own when there is a problem to be solved. 1 2 3 4 5
22. Family members have little need for friends outside the family. 1 2 3 4 5
23. Our family is highly organized. 1 2 3 4 5
24. It is unclear who is responsible for things (chores, activities) in our family. 1 2 3 4 5
25. Family members like to spend some of their free time with each other. 1 2 3 4 5
26. We shift household responsibilities from person to person. 1 2 3 4 5
27. Our family seldom does things together. 1 2 3 4 5
28. We feel too connected to each other. 1 2 3 4 5
29. Our family becomes frustrated when there is a change in plans or routines. 1 2 3 4 5
30. There is no leadership in our family. 1 2 3 4 5
31. Although family members have individual interests, they still participate in 1 2 3 4 5
family activities.
32. We have clear rules and roles in our family. 1 2 3 4 5
33. Family members seldom depend on each other. 1 2 3 4 5
34. We resent family members doing things outside the family. 1 2 3 4 5
35. It is important to follow the rules in our family. 1 2 3 4 5
36. Our family has a hard time keeping track of who does various household 1 2 3 4 5
tasks.
37. Our family has a good balance of separateness and closeness. 1 2 3 4 5
38. When family problems arise, we compromise. 1 2 3 4 5
39. Family members mainly operate independently. 1 2 3 4 5
40. Family members feel guilty if they want to spend time away from the 1 2 3 4 5
family.
41. Once a decision is made, it is very difficult to modify that decision. 1 2 3 4 5
42. Our family feels hectic and disorganized. 1 2 3 4 5
43. Family members are satisfied with how they communicate with each other. 1 2 3 4 5
44. Family members are very good listeners. 1 2 3 4 5
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Strongly Generally Undecided Generally Agree Strongly
Disagree Disagree Agree

Items Rating
45. Family members express affection to each other. 1 2 3 4 5
46. Family members are able to ask each other for what they want. 1 2 3 4 5
47. Family members can calmly discuss problems with each other. 1 2 3 4 5
48. Family members discuss their ideas and beliefs with each other. 1 2 3 4 5
49. When family members ask questions of each other, they get honest 1 2 3 4 5
answers.
50. Family members try to understand each other’s feelings. 1 2 3 4 5
51. When angry, family members seldom say negative things about each other. 1 2 3 4 5
52. Family members express their true feelings to each other. 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5
Very Somewhat Generally Very Satisfied Extremely
Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Satisfied

Items Rating
53. The degree of closeness between family members. 1 2 3 4 5
54. Your family’s ability to cope with stress. 1 2 3 4 5
55. Your family’s ability to be flexible. 1 2 3 4 5
56. Your family’s ability to share positive experiences. 1 2 3 4 5
57. The quality of communication between family members. 1 2 3 4 5
58. Your family’s ability to solve conflicts 1 2 3 4 5
59. The amount of time you spend together as a family. 1 2 3 4 5
60. The way problems are discussed. 1 2 3 4 5
61. The fairness of criticism in your family. 1 2 3 4 5
62. Family member’s concern for each other. 1 2 3 4 5

Thank you for Your Cooperation!