1. Please provide the following OPTIONAL contact information:

   First Name
   Last Name
   Street Address
   City
   State/Province
   Zip/Postal Code
   Country
   Work Phone
   Home Phone
   E-mail

2. Are you willing to be interviewed about this questionnaire? Yes No

3. What is your age?   
   

4. Indicate your ethnic group:     Choose One Caucasian Latina African-American Asian American Indian Other Not Specified
   

5. What is your religious affiliation? Choose One Catholic Protestant Jewish Buddhist Muslim Mormon Other Not Specified
   

6. What is the highest level of education you have completed?    Choose One Less than High School High School College Masters Degree Doctoral Degree
   

7. Please indicate your family income range:    Choose One Below $20,000 $20,000 to $40,000 $40,000 to $60,000 $60,000 to $80,000 $80,000 to $100,000 $100,000 to $125,000 $125,000 to $150,000 $150,000 to $200,000 More than $200,000
   

8. What is your employment status?    Choose One Employed Unemployed Employed Part-time Homemaker
   

9. What is your occupation or profession?   
   

10. How many years have you been married?   
    

11. How many years did you marry your husband after his previous marriage?   
    

12. Is your husband divorced or widowed?    Choose One Divorced Widowed
    

13. Number of biological children:   

14. Please indicate the gender and age(s) of your biological children:

     

15. Number of stepchildren:

    
    

16. Please indicate the gender and age(s) of your stepchildren:

    
    

17. Did you have a stepmother?    Yes No

    
    

18. If yes, in what way was having a stepmother helpful to you in your current role as a stepmother?

    
    

19. Does your stepchild/children live with their biological mother? Yes No

    
    

20. How often do you see your stepchild/children?    Choose One Daily Weekly Bi-monthly Monthly Infrequently Never

    
    

21. Do you have your stepchild/children for extended summer visits? Yes No

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    Directions: Choose a number between 0 and 7, that best represents your answer to
    the question with 0 being "not at all" and 7  being "very much".

    
    

22. How much do you enjoy visitation with your stepchild?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    
    

23. Are you satisfied with the flexibility of the visitation schedule?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

24. Is the visitation schedule too rigid for you?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

25. Are you satisfied with how you spend holidays with your family?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

26. How much influence do you have regarding the choice of family holidays?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

27. Does your husband have a satisfactory relationship with his ex-wife?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

28. How often are there conflicts with your husband's ex-wife?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

29. Are you satisfied with your relationship with your husband's ex-wife?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

30. Are you satisfied with your involvement with your husband's extended family?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

31. Are you satisfied with the involvement your husband has with your family?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

32. Are you satisfied with the sense of family unity you've built with your husband?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

33. Do you feel like an integral member of the family?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

34. How commingled are your finances with your husband's?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

35. Do you consider your family financially comfortable?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

36. Are you comfortable with how your spouse spends money?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

37. Are you comfortable in the way that your spouse spends money on his children?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

38. Does your husband involve you in his decision-making regarding spending money on his children?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

39. Are you comfortable with your input in how your family spends money?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

40. How much do you financially contribute to the upkeep of your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

41. Have you discussed a will with your husband?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

42. Are you comfortable with how he wants to leave his money?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

43. If your stepchild lives with you, does your family receive child support from the biological mother?

    (Choose 0 if this question does not apply.)

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

44. How satisfied are you with this financial arrangement?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

45. In general, are you satisfied with the way you communicate with your husband?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

46. Is your husband able to express his feelings to you?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

47. Are you able to express your feelings to your husband?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

48. In regard to his children, is your husband able to express his feelings to you?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

49. In regards to your stepchild/children are you able to discuss your feelings with your husband?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

50. Are you satisfied with the way you and your husband deal with "sticky" issues regarding your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

51. How often does your husband become defensive when discussing his children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

52. How often do you become defensive when discussing your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

53. Do you and your husband avoid discussions in which you have a difference of opinions?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

54. Do you feel that your husband accepts and understands your feelings regarding your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

55. Do you accept and understand your husband's feelings about his children?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

56. Does your husband have expectations of you as a stepmother?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

57. Are you comfortable with his expectations?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

58. How often do you argue with your husband?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

59. How frequently do your fights with your husband involve your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

60. Does your husband criticize you in front of his children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

61. Do you criticize your husband in front of your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

62. Are you satisfied with your sex life with your husband?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

63. How much time do you spend providing comfort and support to your husband in regard to his child/children of his divorce?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

64. How much time does your husband provide comfort and support to you in regard to your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

65. Are you able to reach compromises and resolve conflicts with your husband?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

66. Are you satisfied with the amount of quality time you spend with your husband?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

67. Overall, how would you evaluate your marriage?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not good            Fair         Good                Excellent

     

68. How much have you tried to welcome your stepchild/children into your new household?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

69. How much effort have you expended in trying to develop a good relationship with your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not very Much                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

70. How open have your stepchildren/child been to developing a relationship with you?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

71. How much time do you spend alone with your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

72. Are you satisfied with the amount of time spent with your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

73. How often do you have conflicts with your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

74. Are you kind and respectful to your stepchild/children?

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    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

75. Are your stepchildren/child kind and respectful to you?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

76. How important is it for you to have a good relationship with your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

77. How often do you compromise for the sake of the family?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

78. Are you included in celebrations and special occasions of your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

79. How much does your stepchild understand the circumstances of your husband's divorce from his ex-wife?

    (Choose zero, 0, if this question does not apply.)

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

80. Are you partially responsible for your husband's divorce?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

81. With reference to the previous question, how has this affected the way your stepchild/children interacts with you?

    (Type as much as you wish, the box will keep expanding to accommodate your response)

82. How much work do you have to do for your household?

       0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                Not Much                           Somewhat                               Very Much

83. How much responsibility for taking care of your stepchild/children do you have?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

84. Do you feel burdened by the tasks you undertake?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

85. Are you satisfied with the amount of time you have available to pursue you own interests?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

86. Do you feel like you are in control of your life?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

87. How often do you resent the tasks that you do?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

88. Does your husband express sufficient appreciation for what you do?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much

     

89. Does your husband express sufficient appreciation for your involvement with his children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

90. How much does your husband help around the house?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                         Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

91. How much do your stepchildren/child help around the house?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

92. Do you feel that your family considers your needs?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

93. How often do you punish your stepchildren/child?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

94. Does your husband expect you to discipline his children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

95. How well behaved are your stepchildren/child?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

96. How often do you criticize your stepchildren?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

97. How often do you praise your stepchild/children?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

98. How often do you criticize your stepchild's biological mother in front of them?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

99. How well do your biological children interact with your stepchildren?

    0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
    Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
    
    

100. Do you think your husband is an effective father?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

101. Does your husband accept your advice regarding his child/children?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

102. How often is your husband able to admit he is wrong regarding childrearing?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

103. How often are you able to admit that you are wrong regarding childrearing?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     

104. How often do you feel like a "nag"?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

105. Do you feel appreciated by your stepchild/children?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

106. Do you feel respected by your stepchild/children?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

107. Do you feel loved by your stepchild/children?

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     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

108. Do you love your stepchildren?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

109. How guilty do you feel that you don't love your stepchild enough?

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     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

110. Do you believe that your stepchild would continue to have a relationship with you if your husband died or you divorced?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

111. How satisfied are you with the way you communicate your feelings to your stepchildren/child?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

112. Do you communicate openly and honestly with your stepchild?

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     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

113. Do you feel your stepchild/children are honest with you?

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     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

114. How satisfied are you with the way your stepchild/children treat you?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

115. Does your stepchild/children acknowledge you on Mother's Day?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

116. How often do you experience disappointment as a stepmother?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

117. Warm               0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
118. Loving              0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
119. Overworked       0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
120. Agreeable         0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
121. Cooperative      0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
122. Depressed        0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
123. Out-of-control   0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
124. Happy              0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
125. Stressed          0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
126. Resentful         0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
127. Content           0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
128. Angry              0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
129. Busy               0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
130. Needed           0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
131. Disliked          0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
132. Sad                0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
133. Fun                0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
134. Bitter             0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
135. Healthy          0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
136. Easy-going      0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
137. Wicked           0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
138. Supportive      0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
139. Patient           0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
140. Friendly          0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
141. Kind               0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
                                                 Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     
142. Overall, are you satisfied as a stepmother?

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     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

143. How much fun do you have when you are with your stepchild/children?

     0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

144. How much fun do you have when you are with your husband?

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     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

145. Are you fulfilled as a stepmother?

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     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

146. Are you fulfilled as an adult?

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     Not at All                            Somewhat                               Very Much
     
     

147. What has been your most difficult experience as a stepmother?

     (Type as much as you wish, the box will keep expanding to accommodate your response)

     
     

148. Would you marry your spouse again, knowing what you now know about what life would be like with him? Elaborate.

     (Type as much as you wish, the box will keep expanding to accommodate your response)

     
     

149. What have you learned as a stepmother that could benefit other women who are stepmothers?

     (Type as much as you wish, the box will keep expanding to accommodate your response)

     
     

150. What helpful tips could you give a woman who has recently become a stepmother?

     (Type as much as you wish, the box will keep expanding to accommodate your response)