What this diagnosis of stages of interpersonal relationships measures
This diagnosis of stages of interpersonal relationships estimates self-reported stages interpersonal relationships contact start involve share intimate open commit bond habit signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original agree-disagree items group into contact start, involve share, intimate open, commit bond. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your relationship stage habit index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed stages interpersonal relationships contact start involve share intimate open commit bond habit signals on this screener.
Contact start
How often relationship stage contact start patterns fit you.
Involve share
How often relationship stage involve share patterns fit you.
Intimate open
How often relationship stage intimate open patterns fit you.
Commit bond
How often relationship stage commit bond patterns fit you.
How it works
Answer 22 agree-disagree items
Rate each agree-disagree statement from Strongly disagree to Strongly agree. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the diagnosis of stages of interpersonal relationships
Complete 22 items to receive your relationship stage habit index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your relationship stage habit index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Relationship Stage Habit | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed stages interpersonal relationships contact start involve share intimate open commit bond habit signals patterns on this self-reflection screener |
| Mixed Relationship Stage Habit | 36 to 65 | Blend of moderate and strong stages interpersonal relationships contact start involve share intimate open commit bond habit signals signals across domains |
| Higher Relationship Stage Habit | 66 to 100 | Frequent stages interpersonal relationships contact start involve share intimate open commit bond habit signals signals on this entertainment or self-reflection screener |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report diagnosis of stages of interpersonal relationships patterns on this screener
- A relationship stage habit index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Certify fixed identity or compatibility verdicts
- Replace professional evaluation, therapy, or proctored exams
- Predict outcomes from a single online screener session
- Label you permanently from one score band
Relationship stage habit index and sibling screeners
This diagnosis of stages of interpersonal relationships screener uses original agree-disagree items across four domains: contact start, involve share, intimate open, commit bond. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the personality & psychology hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Relationship stage quiz | Stage match rather than STIR contact involve intimate commit items |
| Attachment style quiz | Attachment style rather than intimate open commit bond cue habits |
Diagnosis Of Stages Of Interpersonal Relationships FAQ
What does this diagnosis of stages of interpersonal relationships measure?
22 agree-disagree items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a relationship stage habit index from 0 to 100. Self-reflection only.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. James Whitfield, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Can this quiz label me permanently?
No. Scores describe current self-report habits on this screener, not fixed identity or compatibility verdicts.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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