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Fey’s Acceptance of Others Scale

Fey's Acceptance of Others Scale

This scale was published in 1955 by William F. Fey to measure the degree of acceptance of others. It is most commonly used to assess social adjustment in students from grades 5 to 11.

What is acceptance of others?

Acceptance is the acknowledgment of others' feelings, experiences, behaviors, and moral attitudes. Accepting others as they are promotes greater self-acceptance, higher self-esteem, stronger stress resistance, and a more positive attitude toward others.

In modern society, acceptance of others is closely intertwined with the concept of tolerance. The higher the degree of acceptance of others, the more a person tends toward non-aggressive behavior, cultural tolerance, and less prejudice toward views different from their own.

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Instructions for Fey's questionnaire

Read the 18 statements carefully and indicate how much you agree with each one using the provided scale. Note: this test is intended strictly for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes; its results cannot replace professional guidance and should not be used as the basis for any decision.

1. People are too easily led.
2. I like people I get to know.
3. People these days have pretty low moral standards.
4. Most people are pretty smug about themselves, never really facing their bad points.
5. I can be comfortable with nearly all kinds of people.
6. All people can talk about these days, it seems, is movies, TV, and foolishness like that.
7. Once you start doing favors, they'll just walk all over you.
8. People are too self-centered.
9. People are always dissatisfied and hunting for something new.
10. Most people's quirks are very difficult to tolerate.

How are the test results related to self-esteem?

William Fey proved a direct correlation: accepting others is nearly impossible without accepting oneself. People who are overly critical of others often project their own internal dissatisfaction onto those around them.

Does a high score mean I have "no backbone"?

No. According to Fey, accepting others is a sign of psychological maturity, not weakness. It is the ability to respect the individuality and mistakes of others while maintaining your own boundaries and stability.

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