Childhood Emotional Neglect Test (36 Items Test)
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Childhood Emotional Neglect Test
Look at the statements below and choose if you ‘agree’ or ‘disagree’ with the answer. You will find the results of your test once you have finished answering.
1. My parents are always there for me.
a. Yes
b. No
2. I was never afraid of my parents when I was a child.
a. Yes
b. No
3. The punishments my parents gave me as a child were always right and just.
a. Yes
b. No
4. I always accompanied my parents wherever they went when I was a child.
a. Yes
b. No
5. My parents advised me whenever I was about to make any important decision, even if my decision was final.
a. Yes
b. No
6. I never felt neglected when I was a child.
a. Yes
b. No
7. I had a great childhood with lots of wonderful memories.
a. Yes
b. No
8. I feel like I belong in this world and am contributing to it positively.
a. Yes
b. No
9. I have a close-knit group of friends whom I often hang out with.
a. Yes
b. No
10. I still talk to my parents regularly even though I am all grown up.
a. Yes
b. No
11. Holidays mean spending time with family.
a. Yes
b. No
12. I am going to give the same love or more love to my children as what my parents had given me when I was growing up.
a. Yes
b. No
13. My partner and I are both able to enjoy our own personal space.
a. Yes
b. No
14. I am quite comfortable with social situations.
a. Yes
b. No
15. With other parental figures in life, I maintain a healthy relationship.
a. Yes
b. No
16. I talk positively to myself whenever I feel down.
a. Yes
b. No
17. I feel pretty confident of myself and my abilities.
a. Yes
b. No
18. I am able to openly express my needs and desires.
a. Yes
b. No
19. In the workplace and even in my relationships, I am able to stand up for myself and say ‘no’ to things I don’t want to do.
a. Yes
b. No
20. I am aware of my strengths and also my weaknesses and am not afraid to disclose them.
a. Yes
b. No
21. I can talk about my problems openly with my partner or my trusted friend.
a. Yes
b. No
22. I try to see the positive side of people and am optimistic about the world.
a. Yes
b. No
23. My parents have a healthy relationship with each other.
a. Yes
b. No
24. I am close to my siblings and have a great relationship with other family members.
a. Yes
b. No
25. I am reminded of my own happy memories when I see other people with their parents.
a. Yes
b. No
26. My parents had many disagreements but always made it work to create a happy home for me.
a. Yes
b. No
27. I am able to connect with my own emotions in a healthy manner.
a. Yes
b. No
28. I feel that I am emotionally and mentally healthy.
a. Yes
b. No
29. I am able to take a trip down the memory lane of my childhood without feeling anxious and stressed.
a. Yes
b. No
30. I feel like I have had a full and happy life.
a. Yes
b. No
31. I am confident of my abilities and my potential and know that I can achieve anything.
a. Yes
b. No
32. I am able to live in the moment and fully enjoy my experiences.
a. Yes
b. No
33. I am able to ask for help and assistance when I need it.
a. Yes
b. No
34. Even though someone is perfectly capable, I feel that we all need help at one time or the other and this is perfectly alright.
a. Yes
b. No
35. I am happy with the amount of attention that my parents gave me throughout my childhood.
a. Yes
b. No
36. My parents had a very positive impact on my life.
a. Yes
b. No
Results of the test
If your answers were mostly ‘yes’, it means that you are not dealing with any childhood emotional neglect. You have had a happy and healthy childhood and are able to cope well with adulthood as well.
If your answers were mostly ‘no’, it means that you may have some childhood emotional neglect. You might have not experienced a healthy childhood and as a result you might be experiencing leftover trauma through your adulthood.
Childhood emotional neglect can present itself through many ways and signs well into adulthood. For instance, it can translate into addiction issues or even intimacy issues with partners while in a relationship.
Experiencing neglect as a child can not only lead to trauma in childhood but also plenty of emotional issues as the person grows older. If you feel that you are not able to cope well with your childhood emotional neglect, it is not too late to deal with it and heal yourself.
The best thing that you can do to cope with your childhood emotional neglect is to simply go to therapy. In therapy sessions, you will be able to find coping strategies and techniques to deal with the emotional trauma from your childhood neglect.
Is this test accurate?
No, this Childhood Emotional Neglect Test is not accurate. However, while the test may not be accurate, it can still give you plenty of eye-opening information about the way you feel about your childhood and your experiences.
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