Individualism & Boundaries Survey

An anonymous research questionnaire. No personal score or diagnosis.

About this research and your privacy

This anonymous survey is a research questionnaire, with no personal score or diagnosis. Your answers help us understand how people balance personal freedom with family and community so we can build resources grounded in real life. No email is required, and individual responses are never published.

This survey is for people aged 13 and older. Responses are retained for up to 24 months and then deleted or irreversibly aggregated. See our privacy policy for details.

On a scale of 1–5, how much do you agree: “I don't owe anyone an explanation for my choices”? (optional; you may skip)

Have you used the phrase "protecting my peace" when choosing distance from someone? (optional; you may skip)

Yes No

Have you experienced loneliness during a period when you were regularly in contact with others? (optional; you may skip)

Yes, I have No

Has setting boundaries ever gone too far and turned into avoidance for you? (optional; you may skip)

Yes No

Do you agree that “true” freedom means never depending on anyone? (optional; you may skip)

I agree I disagree

Do you think that asking for help makes you a failure? (optional; you may skip)

Yes No

Which of these descriptions, if either, fits your experience of doing an activity alone? Skip if neither fits. (optional; you may skip)

Self exploration Defensive behavior to shield yourself from judgment

Would you rather go on: (optional; you may skip)

A solo trip A trip with someone you are comfortable around

Which option comes closest to what “freedom” means to you? (optional; you may skip)

Freedom FROM something – like pressure, control, expectations Freedom TO do something – like choose, create, express Both Neither / Something else

Do you feel a sense of obligation towards your family or community? (optional; you may skip)

Yes, I feel a strong sense of obligation I feel some obligation, but it’s optional No, it’s optional and none of my business It depends on the situation