Cambridge Friendship Questionnaire (CFQ)
Measures individual differences in friendship patterns, sociability, and social preferences.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Cambridge Friendship Questionnaire (CFQ) was developed by Simon Baron-Cohen, Sally Wheelwright (2000). It is designed to measure Friendship and Sociability. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 35 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Varies by item (multiple choice, Likert, and ranking formats).
The scale includes 1 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 70. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low friendship/sociability orientation: 0 – 25
- Moderate friendship/sociability orientation: 26 – 45
- High friendship/sociability orientation: 46 – 70
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.