Separation Anxiety Test: Understanding Your Score and What It Means

Separation anxiety isn't just for children; it can persist or emerge in adulthood. It is characterized by an excessive and persistent fear of being separated from people to whom one is attached. This test evaluates three essential dimensions: the distress experienced during separations, the worry of losing a loved one, and behaviors of emotional dependency. The results will help you better understand your relationship with attachment.

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What the Test Measures

• Intensity of emotional and physical distress during separation.
• Excessive fear that harm will come to a loved one or that they will disappear.
• Excessive need for the presence and approval of attachment figures.

Take the test: Emotional Dependency → — When separation anxiety persists into adulthood, it often overlaps with emotional dependency; this test measures how much your wellbeing hinges on another's presence.

How to Interpret Your Score

The result indicates an intensity, not a diagnosis:

• Low Separation Anxiety: Your level of separation anxiety is low. You manage separations well and maintain a healthy, secure attachment with your loved ones.
• Moderate Separation Anxiety: You show signs of moderate separation anxiety. Separations affect you more than average and may influence your decisions.
• High Separation Anxiety: Your separation anxiety is significantly high. The fear of separation and loss impacts your daily life and life choices. Therapeutic support is recommended.
• Very High Separation Anxiety: Your separation anxiety is very high and is a major source of distress. Specialized therapeutic follow-up is strongly recommended to regain more autonomy.

What Your Full Report Includes

Beyond the 5 free questions, the detailed PDF report includes:

• Introduction: This report presents the results of your Separation Anxiety Test.
• Overall Score: Your overall separation anxiety score.
• Dimension Analysis: Details of each dimension evaluated.
• Recommendations: Personalized recommendations based on your results.
• Resources: Useful resources for further exploration.

The test has 63 questions; the complete and personalized report (your precise score, your profile by dimension, your recommendations) is paid.

When to Take This Test

• You identify with separation, attachment, emotional dependency and want clarity.
• You want a structured understanding rather than a vague impression.
• You are looking for an objective starting point before discussing it with a professional if needed.

FAQ

How long does the test take?

63 questions, approximately 10 min. The first 5 are free.

Does the test provide a diagnosis?

No. It measures an intensity and provides benchmarks; only a professional can provide a diagnosis.

Are my answers confidential?

Yes: the test is 100% anonymous, and the report is delivered directly to you.

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