Family Culture Scale WorksheetFamily Culture Scale Reflection Tool Name Date Circle the alternative that best describes the norms of your family as you were growing up. There are no right or wrong answers; this is a tool for personal reflection on your family's unique culture and values. 01. How often did you eat your evening meals together as a family? Always Most of the time Occasionally Never 02. How often did the members of your family hug or display affection? Very often Rather Frequently On special occasions Never 03. How often did the members of your family express verbal affection? Very often Rather Frequently On special occasions Never 04. What were the rules for expressing disagreement in your family? Blunt honesty Direct, but courteous Indirect Not encouraged 05. What were the rules for expressing anger in your family? Yelling okay Showing anger okay Showing anger discouraged No anger shown 06. Was your family "competitive" with each other (games, humor, etc.)? Always Very Often Seldom Never 07. How important were sports in your family? Extremely Moderately A little Not at all 08. How traditional would you describe the sex roles of your family? Traditional sex roles often involve men working at a career and women taking care of children and the house. Very Mostly Non-traditional Counter-traditional 09. What was the attitude of your parents toward your education? Extremely supportive Moderately supportive A little supportive Uninvolved Family Dynamics Reflection Series • Worksheet 01
