On 25 November the world join hands together on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It is estimated that 35% of women and girls globally experience some form of physical and or sexual violence in their lifetime.
Complete this quiz adapted from http://psychcentral.com to help you decide if you might be involved in an abusive relationship. It is not designed to make a diagnosis or take the place of a professional diagnosis or consultation.
For each item, underline the most appropriate answer for your situation.
1. Are you anxious or nervous when you are around your partner?
No
Sometimes
Regularly
2. Do you always take extra care to avoid making your partner angry or upset?
No
Sometimes
Regularly
3. Do you feel obligated to having sex with your partner?
No
Sometimes
Regularly
4. Are you afraid of having a different opinion than your partner?
No
Sometimes
Regularly
5. Does your partner criticise you or embarrass you in front of others?
No
Sometimes
Regularly
6. Does your partner check up on what you have been doing and not believe your answers?
No
Sometimes
Regularly
7. Is your partner jealous?
No
Sometimes
Regularly
8. Have you stopped seeing your friends or family because of your partner’s behaviour?
No
Yes
9. Does your partner threaten to harm you?
No
Sometimes
Regularly
10. Are you constantly trying to please your partner in order to avoid being hurt?
No
Sometimes
Regularly
11. Does your partner keep you from going out or doing things that you want to do?
No
Sometimes
Regularly
12. Do you feel that nothing you do is ever good enough for your partner?
No
Sometimes
Regularly
13. Does your partner threaten you that you will never see your children again if you leave him or her?
No
Yes
Not applicable
14. Does your partner say that if you try to leave, he or she will kill himself or herself or you?
No
Sometimes
Regularly
15. Do you lie to everybody about your bruises, cuts and scratches?
No
Sometimes
Regularly
Score
To get your score, give yourself points according to the following:
No: 0 points
Not applicable: 0 points
Sometimes: 1 point
Yes: 1 point
Regularly: 2 points
Results of your domestic violence screening quiz
If you scored 11 and up, then domestic abuse is likely.
If you scored 6 to 10, then domestic abuse is possible.
If you scored 0 to 5, then domestic abuse is unlikely.
More information and advice is available from the EAP. Please contact us or your doctor or a counsellor for assistance.
Sources
http://psychcentral.com