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✨ Psychosocial Health Assessment

Riso-Hudson Enneagram Test (QUEST)

Discover your core Enneagram personality type and gain actionable, doctor-curated psychosocial insights to optimize your health habits, stress coping mechanisms, and diabetes self-management.

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Social Style (Group I)

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Coping Style (Group II)

Step 1: Choose the paragraph that best describes your social orientation

Read all 3 options carefully and select the one that feels most true for you across your life.

Paragraph A

I have tended to be fairly independent and assertive: I’ve felt that life works best when you meet it head-on. I set my own goals, get involved, and want to make things happen. I don’t like sitting around – I want to achieve something big and have an impact. I don’t necessarily seek confrontations, but I don’t let people push me around, either. Most of the time, I know what I want, and I go for it. I tend to work hard and to play hard.

Paragraph B

I have tended to be quiet and am used to being on my own. I usually don’t draw much attention to myself socially, and it’s generally unusual for me to assert myself all that forcefully. I don’t feel comfortable taking the lead or being as competitive as others. Many would probably say that I’m something of a dreamer—a lot of my excitement goes on in my imagination. I can be quite content without feeling I have to be active all the time.

Paragraph C

I have tended to be extremely responsible and dedicated. I feel terrible if I don’t keep my commitments and do what’s expected of me. I want people to know that I’m there for them and that I’ll do what I believe is best for them. I’ve often made great personal sacrifices for the sake of others, whether they know it or not. I often don’t take adequate care of myself—I do the work that needs to be done and relax if there’s time left.

Step 2: Choose the paragraph that best describes your coping style

Read all 3 options carefully and select the statement that matches your emotional response pattern.

Paragraph X

I am a person who usually maintains a positive outlook and feels that things will work out for the best. I can usually find something to be enthusiastic about and different ways to occupy myself. I like being around people and helping others be happy— I enjoy sharing my own well-being with them. (I don’t always feel great, but I generally try not to show it!) However, keeping a positive frame of mind has sometimes meant that I’ve put off dealing with my own problems for too long.

Paragraph Y

I am a person who has strong feelings about things—most people can tell when I’m upset about something. I can be guarded with people, but I’m more sensitive than I let on. I want to know where I stand with others and who and what I can count on—it’s pretty clear to most people where they stand with me. When I’m upset about something, I want others to respond and to get as worked up as I am. I know the rules, but I don’t want people telling me what to do. I want to decide for myself.

Paragraph Z

I am a person who is self-controlled and logical—I don’t like revealing my feelings or getting bogged down in them. I am efficient—even perfectionistic, about my work, and prefer working on my own. If there are problems or personal conflicts, I try not to let my feelings influence my actions. Some say I’m too cool and detached, but I don’t want my private reactions to distract me from what’s really important. I’m glad that I usually don’t show my reactions when others “get to me.”

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Why Personality & Enneagram Matter in Diabetes & Endocrine Health

Diabetes self-management is over 90% psychological and behavioral. Understanding your Enneagram personality type provides critical insights into how you cope with chronic illness, manage stress, process medical advice, and stick to health routines.

In clinical practice at Hormone India, Dr. Ajay Shukla integrates evidence-based endocrinology with holistic psychosocial assessment. Patients with perfectionist traits (Type 1) may experience burnout over small blood sugar spikes, while optimistic types (Type 7) may resist rigid meal timing. By tailoring care plans to your personal coping style, we achieve sustainable blood glucose control and better overall quality of life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Riso-Hudson QUEST?

The Quick Enneagram Sorting Test (QUEST) was developed by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson (The Enneagram Institute). It uses a 2-matrix system (Hornevian Social Groups and Harmonic Coping Groups) to quickly identify your core Enneagram type with high accuracy.

How does my Enneagram type affect diabetes management?

Your Enneagram type determines how you handle stress, doctor appointments, dietary restrictions, and daily glucose logs. For instance, Type 6 patients benefit from clear, structured action plans for hypoglycemia, whereas Type 8 patients thrive when they are co-designers of their treatment regimen.

Is this test replacement for medical advice?

No, the QUEST is a self-assessment tool meant to support personal awareness and psychosocial wellness. Always consult Dr. Ajay Shukla for diagnostic blood tests, medication adjustments, and medical treatment.