Deenz Empath Scale (DES)
normative dataset currently contains
130
participant records collected between
Jun 12, 2026
and
Aug 10, 2026
.
This psychometric dataset currently includes 130 anonymous participant responses collected through voluntary participation. The observed mean score was 53.53 with a standard deviation of 14.96, indicating moderate score variability within the sampled population. Internal consistency reliability analysis demonstrated acceptable reliability (Cronbach alpha = 0.777). Observed skewness (-0.15) and kurtosis (-0.71) were examined as indicators of distribution quality. The score distribution appeared reasonably balanced and did not suggest substantial departures from normality.
130
Participants
23
Countries
28
Scale Items
0.777
Reliability
Table 1
Dataset Overview
Assessment
Deenz Empath Scale (DES)
Research Status
Established Dataset
Dataset Maturity
60
/100 —
DEVELOPING
Participants
130
Countries Represented
23
Items
28
Dimensions
4
Data Collection Period
Jun 12, 2026
–
Aug 10, 2026
Reliability
α =
0.777
Note.
The current Deenz Empath Scale (DES) dataset contains 130 participant records collected from 23 countries. Dataset maturity reflects sample size, geographic diversity, and internal consistency reliability.
Table 2
Descriptive Statistics
Statistic
Value
Mean Score
53.53%
Median Score
53.5
Standard Deviation
14.96
Variance
223.93
Standard Error
1.31
95% CI Lower
50.96
95% CI Upper
56.1
Minimum Score
17%
Maximum Score
82%
Observed Range
65
Note.
M = 53.53, SD = 14.96, Median = 53.5. The 95% confidence interval ranged from 50.96 to 56.1.
Table 3
Sample Characteristics
Variable
Summary
Participants
N =
130
Countries
23
Age Information
Available
Gender Information
Available
Note.
Demographic information was collected voluntarily. Participant counts may vary across demographic categories when information was not reported.
Age Distribution
Age Group
Participants
18-24
25
under18
24
35-44
12
prefer_not
9
55plus
7
25-34
7
45-54
5
Gender Distribution
Gender
Participants
Female
49
Male
31
Prefer_not
9
Figure 1
Global Participation
Note.
Participants were represented across 23 countries. The largest contribution originated from FR (28.5% of available geographic records).
Country
Participants
Percent
FR
37
28.5%
US
15
11.5%
DE
12
9.2%
UA
9
6.9%
AU
9
6.9%
BR
7
5.4%
ES
6
4.6%
CA
6
4.6%
CL
5
3.8%
DK
3
2.3%
CH
3
2.3%
NL
2
1.5%
HU
2
1.5%
AD
2
1.5%
RU
2
1.5%
IT
2
1.5%
T1
2
1.5%
CM
1
0.8%
CI
1
0.8%
BY
1
0.8%
SG
1
0.8%
PT
1
0.8%
TR
1
0.8%
Table 4
Percentile Norms
Percentile
Score
Interpretation
10th
32%
Very Low
25th
43%
Below Average
50th
53%
Average
75th
65%
Above Average
90th
74%
Elevated
Note.
Percentile values provide preliminary normative benchmarks derived from the current Deenz Empath Scale (DES) sample.
Figure 2
Score Distribution
Note.
Observed scores ranged from 17% to 82% (M = 53.53, SD = 14.96). Distribution characteristics included skewness (-0.15) and kurtosis (-0.71).
Distribution indices suggested no substantial departures from normality.
Table 5
Reliability Analysis
Metric
Value
Cronbach Alpha
0.777
Reliability Classification
Acceptable
Participants
130
Items
28
Standard Error
1.31
Note.
Internal consistency was estimated using Cronbach alpha. Reliability estimates are based on the current normative dataset and may change as additional responses are collected.
Item–Total Correlations
Item Analysis Interpretation
Item–total correlations were generally strong across the assessment, indicating that most items contribute effectively to the measurement of the underlying construct.
The analysis identified12
itemsthat may benefit from future review.
Items Recommended for Future Review
Q1
(r = 0.14)
Find it difficult to forgive.
Q3
(r = 0.24)
Tend to avoid emotional conflicts.
Q7
(r = -0.07)
Show little concern for others' feelings.
Q9
(r = 0.13)
Feel sad when others succeed.
Q12
(r = -0.02)
Tend to defend own opinions.
Q14
(r = 0.2)
Feel overwhelmed in crowds.
Q16
(r = -0.04)
Withhold support unless requested.
Q19
(r = -0.21)
Enjoy spending time alone.
Q21
(r = 0.07)
Tend to control or deceive others.
Q22
(r = 0.06)
Enjoy conflicts or arguments.
Q26
(r = 0.06)
Find it difficult to trust others.
Q28
(r = 0.21)
Tends to be loyal.
The lowest item–total correlation was observed for Q19 ("Enjoy spending time alone."; r = -0.21), indicating comparatively weaker alignment with the overall construct.
Table 7
Dimension Norms
Dimension
Mean
SD
N
Empathy
63.5%
17.89
130
Pity
52.15%
21.59
130
Compassion
50.77%
19.84
130
Sympathy
47.97%
14.68
130
Note.
Dimension statistics summarize normative performance across the major constructs measured by Deenz Empath Scale (DES).
Figure 5
Dimension Profile
Note.
The highest observed dimension was Empathy (63.5%), whereas the lowest observed dimension was Sympathy (48%). The observed difference between dimensions was 15.5 percentage points. Substantial variation was observed between dimensions.
Table 8
Dataset Growth Summary
Metric
Value
Current Participants
130
Countries
23
Collection Start
Jun 12, 2026
Collection End
Aug 10, 2026
Months Recorded
3
Note.
Growth statistics summarize cumulative participation throughout the observed data collection period.
Normative Data Notice
A total of
130
participant responses were available for this assessment.
Dimension-level norms were calculated using
130
valid response records.
Approximately
0
response record(s) were excluded from dimension-level normative calculations due to incomplete response patterns.
Limitations
Normative statistics are derived from voluntary participation and may not represent all populations. Reliability estimates, percentile norms, and dimension statistics should be interpreted in the context of the current sample and may change as additional responses are collected.
Ethical Statement
All records included in this dataset were collected anonymously. No personally identifying information is stored. Data are intended for educational, psychometric, and research purposes.
Recommended Citation
Deenz Empath Scale (DES). Research Dataset. Retrieved from https://drdeenz.com/empath-test/statistics/