Adult Separation Anxiety Test

63 questions·10 min·4 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 18 clinical frameworks·6 report sections

Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner

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This test looks at adult separation anxiety: what happens the moment someone close moves away, how much of your balance rests on their availability, and the place taken up by the thought of losing them. The report points out when the tension rises the most: when the departure is announced, at the moment of saying goodbye, or during the absence.

What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.

How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report

The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.

We'd also suggest reading the book The Practical CBT Guide, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.

If you have a question about your report, write to us at contact@psychologieetserenite.com: a psychotherapist will reply within 48 hours.

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Adult Separation Anxiety Test — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test looks at adult separation anxiety: the distress triggered by a loved one's absence, the fear of loss, and emotional dependency. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 4 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 18 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.

This interactive test looks at distance, waiting, how available your loved ones are, solitude, and your readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Distance Whether, as soon as someone close is about to leave for several days, a tension builds inside you even before they actually go. Whether one night away from your loved ones, in an unfamiliar place, is enough to plunge you into an anguish that ruins the moment. Waiting and silence Whether a message written in a curt tone is enough to make you think someone close is drifting away from you. Whether, after someone close is late with no word, the worry it triggers takes a while to fade. Your loved ones' availability Whether you ask your loved ones to confirm that they still care about you, as if you couldn't know it any other way. Whether a decision that really commits you, made without talking to a loved one about it first, leaves you deeply uneasy. Solitude and silence Whether the silence, home alone in the evening, is hard for you to bear. Whether an evening with no contact at all with your loved ones leaves you in a void that nothing manages to fill. Your readiness to change Whether what you've just described weighs on your everyday life. Whether you want to change the way you function, and believe you're capable of it.

About this test

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Dimensions assessed

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How you read your separation anxiety- How you explain your anxiety about being away from people close to you, before the test tells you anything at all. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it collects a starting reading.
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Separation distress- The effect of a loved one's absence on your state, measured across three distinct moments: before the departure, during the absence, and upon return. These three moments don't always move together.
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Emotional dependency- The part of your balance that rests on other people's availability. The report distinguishes the pleasure of being accompanied from the need to be, two things that are easily confused.
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Fear of loss- What a silence becomes when you don't know its cause. This dimension is about the meaning you give to a lack of information, and the place that interpretation comes to occupy.
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Readiness to Change- A state, not a trait: your position on the idea of change varies from one period to another. The report captures it at the time of the test and calibrates its suggestions accordingly.

Reference frameworks and authors

DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
ICD-11 — International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (World Health Organization, 2022)
theoretical reference, no item reused Adult Separation Anxiety Questionnaire (ASA-27) (Manicavasagar, Silove, Curtis & Wagner, 2003)

Why take this test?

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The questionnaire explores 4 areas: How you read your separation anxiety, Separation distress, Emotional dependency, Fear of loss. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.

Dimensions explored

These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.

How you read your separation anxiety

How you explain your anxiety about being away from people close to you, before the test tells you anything at all. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it collects a starting reading.

Separation distress

The effect of a loved one's absence on your state, measured across three distinct moments: before the departure, during the absence, and upon return. These three moments don't always move together.

Emotional dependency

The part of your balance that rests on other people's availability. The report distinguishes the pleasure of being accompanied from the need to be, two things that are easily confused.

Fear of loss

What a silence becomes when you don't know its cause. This dimension is about the meaning you give to a lack of information, and the place that interpretation comes to occupy.

Readiness to Change

A state, not a trait: your position on the idea of change varies from one period to another. The report captures it at the time of the test and calibrates its suggestions accordingly.

How does it work?

Take the test

Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.

Proceed to payment

Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.

Download your detailed PDF report

For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (4 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this test measure?

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This test evaluates 4 psychological dimensions: How you read your separation anxiety, Separation distress, Emotional dependency, Fear of loss. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.

How long does this test take?

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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.

How does this test work?

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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.

Is this test scientifically validated?

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This questionnaire draws on 4 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (How you read your separation anxiety, Separation distress, Emotional dependency…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.

What does the PDF report contain?

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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.

Is my data kept confidential?

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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.

Who is this test for?

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Read this test’s introduction and dimensions to check whether they match your situation. Answer from the perspective specified in the instructions.

Can I retake the test later?

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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.

What should I do with my results?

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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.

Can people close to me also take it?

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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.

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