Are you the one who gets into trouble the most?

You all get into trouble, so it’s hard to tell

Are you the leader of the group?

There are no leaders in the group

How do you typically express yourself in family discussions?

I tend to dominate conversations and speak my mind freely

I express myself through creative means rather than directly speaking out

I rarely contribute, preferring to listen rather than participate

I ask a lot of questions and am very interested in the details of others' lives

What role do you often play at family gatherings?

I'm usually telling stories and making my opinions known

I often bring or share something creative, like art or music

I tend to sit back and let others handle the planning and activities

I'm catching up on everyone's business and spreading the latest news

When a problem arises in the family, how do you usually respond?

By loudly voicing my thoughts and solutions to everyone

By thinking of unique, perhaps indirect ways to address the issue

By staying out of it and avoiding any effort to solve the problem

By trying to gather all the information and details about the situation

Which of these best describes your communication style with family?

I'm open and outspoken, sometimes too much so

I communicate in a nuanced way, often through non-verbal cues

I communicate sparingly, only when absolutely necessary

I'm always digging for more information and asking personal questions

During a family crisis, what is your typical behavior?

I am vocal about what everyone should do and often take charge

I use creativity to soothe tensions or provide distraction

I tend to withdraw and wait for others to handle the situation

I am deeply involved, trying to uncover every aspect of the crisis

Dysfunctional Family Roles Quiz

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15 Questions | Total Attempts: 3944 | Updated: May 07, 2024

Not all families are perfect. Funny enough, each member of a dysfunctional family has a dysfunctional role. Overall, it wouldn’t be called dysfunctional if all family members didn’t have anything wrong with them. It could be that they are all borderline crazy, unorganized, or simply over the edge kind of people, but everyone in the community loves them and would not hesitate to help. So, what is your role in your dysfunctional family? Take our 'Dysfunctional Family Role' quiz and find out now.